Auburn Bulldogs (Auburn, NE) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Syracuse Rockets (Syracuse, NE), 61-47 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Auburn advances its record to 17-3 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Lincoln Lutheran (Lincoln, NE) to meet the Warriors in a non-league match on Thursday, February 13. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 16-3. Lincoln Lutheran won 77-27 in their recent non-league match against St. Cecilia (Hastings, NE)

The Rockets now own a 12-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Conestoga for a non-league match on Friday, February 14. Syracuse will meet a Cougars squad coming off a 66-41 non-league loss to Douglas County West (Valley, NE). The Cougars record now stands at 7-12.