In Friday's league match, the visiting Mellen Granite Diggers basketball team scored a decisive 92-52 triumph over the Mercer Tigers.

In their next game, the Granite Diggers meet the Flambeau Falcons (Tony, WI) in a non-league match, on Monday, February 19. Mellen will attempt to move on its 9-12 season record. The Falcons enter the match with a 13-9 record after their 77-72 league loss to Birchwood (Birchwood, WI).

With the defeat, Mercer moves to 2-17 on the year. The Tigers host Bayfield (Bayfield, WI) to meet the Trollers in a Northern Lights match on Thursday, February 22. The Trollers enter the match with a record of 8-11. Bayfield won 92-26 in their recent league match against Butternut (Butternut, WI)