Mercer Mustangs (Mercer, PA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting West Middlesex Big Reds (West Middlesex, PA), 73-42 in a league bout.

With the victory, Mercer upgrades its record to 18-3 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Reynolds (Greenville, PA) to play the Raiders in a District 10 Region 2 bout on Friday, February 16. The Raiders come into the bout with a record of 3-17. Reynolds lost 91-31 in their recent non-league bout against Hickory (Hermitage, PA)

Next up, the Big Reds play the Lakeview Sailors (Stoneboro, PA) in a District 10 Region 2 bout, on Friday, February 16. West Middlesex will attempt to upgrade on its 4-17 season record. The Sailors come into the bout with a 15-6 record after their 47-37 league win over Sharpsville (Sharpsville, PA).