Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the New Ulm Eagles (New Ulm, MN) and the visiting Marshall Tigers (Marshall, MN), saw New Ulm's basketball squad hold off Marshall by a tally of 73-67.

With the victory, New Ulm improves its record to 18-4 on the campaign. The Eagles host Belle Plaine (Belle Plaine, MN) to play the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 17. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 17-6. Belle Plaine won 66-58 in their recent league challenge against Central (Norwood-Young America, MN)

Next up, the Tigers play the Waseca Bluejays (Waseca, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 17. Marshall will attempt to improve on its 9-16 season record. The Bluejays come into the challenge with a 19-5 record after their 87-48 league win over Sibley East (Arlington, MN).