Ipswich Tigers (Ipswich, SD) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Wilmot Wolves (Wilmot, SD), 58-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ipswich upgrades its record to 11-5 on the season. The Tigers host Hitchcock-Tulare (Hitchcock, SD) to play the Patriots in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 15. The Patriots go into the bout with a record of 8-9. Hitchcock-Tulare lost 72-36 in their recent league bout against Castlewood (Castlewood, SD)

Next up, the Wolves play the Hankinson Pirates (Hankinson, ND) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 14. Wilmot will attempt to upgrade on its 2-13 season record. The Pirates go into the bout with a 9-5 record after their 73-52 league win over Wyndmere/Lidgerwood (Wyndmere, ND).