In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Mankato East Cougars basketball team scored a decisive 76-39 triumph over the Faribault Falcons.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Mayo Spartans (Rochester, MN) in a non-league match, on Friday, February 16. Mankato East will attempt to better on its 16-7 season record. The Spartans enter the match with a 18-5 record after their 59-57 non-league loss to Winona (Winona, MN).

With the defeat, Faribault moves to 4-20 on the year. The Falcons host Century (Rochester, MN) to meet the Panthers in a non-league match on Friday, February 16. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 13-10. Century won 56-43 in their recent league match against Owatonna (Owatonna, MN)