Eau Claire Memorial Old Abes (Eau Claire, WI) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Chippewa Falls Cardinals (Chippewa Falls, WI), 71-57 in a league bout.

With the win, Eau Claire Memorial upgrades its record to 16-6 on the season. The Old Abes host Menomonie (Menomonie, WI) to clash with the Mustangs in a Big Rivers bout on Thursday, February 15. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 7-15. Menomonie lost 67-56 in their recent non-league bout against Holmen (Holmen, WI)

Next up, the Cardinals clash with the New Richmond Tigers (New Richmond, WI) in a Big Rivers bout, on Thursday, February 15. Chippewa Falls will attempt to upgrade on its 1-19 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 15-7 record after their 70-45 non-league win over Osceola (Osceola, WI).