In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Mankato East Cougars basketball team scored a decisive 73-44 triumph over the John Marshall Rockets.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Albert Lea Tigers (Albert Lea, MN) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, February 6. Mankato East will attempt to move on its 14-6 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 0-22 record after their 66-45 non-league loss to Winona (Winona, MN).

With the defeat, John Marshall moves to 14-6 on the year. The Rockets travel to Century (Rochester, MN) to meet the Panthers in a AAAA Section 1 match on Tuesday, February 6. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 11-9. Century won 63-54 in their recent non-league match against Northfield (Northfield, MN)