The Mankato West Scarlets tipped the visiting Winona Winhawks basketball team by a final score of 47-44 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Scarlets face the Mayo Spartans (Rochester, MN) in a non-league game, on Saturday, February 4. Mankato West will attempt to move on its 9-7 season record. The Spartans enter the game with a 13-4 record after their 46-37 league win over John Marshall (Rochester, MN).

With the defeat, Winona moves to 6-9 on the year. The Winhawks host Mankato East (Mankato, MN) to face the Cougars in a non-league game on Saturday, February 4. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 11-5. Mankato East lost 85-84 in their recent non-league game against Northfield (Northfield, MN)