Munster Mustangs (Munster, IN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Gary West Side Cougars (Gary, IN), 71-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Munster upgrades its record to 18-2 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Lake Station Edison (Lake Station, IN) to play the Fighting Eagles in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Fighting Eagles go into the bout with a record of 17-1. Lake Station Edison won 79-47 in their recent non-league bout against Boone Grove (Valparaiso, IN)

Next up, the Cougars play the Andrean Fighting 59ers (Merrillville, IN) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 14. Gary West Side will attempt to upgrade on its 4-14 season record. The Fighting 59ers go into the bout with a 5-13 record after their 62-46 non-league win over South Bend Adams (South Bend, IN).