In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Mankato West Scarlets basketball team scored a tight 80-74 triumph over the Albert Lea Tigers.

In their next game, the Scarlets meet the Mankato East Cougars (Mankato, MN) in a AAA Section 2 match, on Friday, February 17. Mankato West will attempt to better on its 10-9 season record. The Cougars enter the match with a 14-5 record after their 66-62 non-league win over John Marshall (Rochester, MN).

With the defeat, Albert Lea moves to 6-14 on the year. The Tigers host Northfield (Northfield, MN) to meet the Raiders in a non-league match on Friday, February 17. The Raiders enter the match with a record of 13-8. Northfield lost 73-69 in their recent league match against Austin (Austin, MN)