Niagara Badgers (Niagara, WI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Aquinas Blugolds (La Crosse, WI), 68-30 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Niagara upgrades its record to 10-9 on the season. The Badgers host Saint Thomas Aquinas (Marinette, WI) to confront the Cavaliers in a Marinette & Oconto challenge on Thursday, February 2. The Cavaliers come into the challenge with a record of 2-5.

Next up, the Blugolds confront the La Crosse Logan Rangers (La Crosse, WI) in a Mississippi Valley challenge, on Thursday, February 2. Aquinas will attempt to improve on its 13-6 season record. The Rangers come into the challenge with a 8-10 record after their 56-39 non-league win over Prairie du Chien (Prairie du Chien, WI).