Alexandria Cardinals (Alexandria, MN) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Fergus Falls Otters (Fergus Falls, MN), 72-52 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Alexandria upgrades its record to 18-4 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Brainerd (Brainerd, MN) to play the Warriors in a non-league bout on Friday, February 24. The Warriors come into the bout with a record of 8-15. Brainerd lost 54-37 in their recent league bout against Sartell-St. Stephen (Sartell, MN)

Next up, the Otters play the Bemidji Lumberjacks (Bemidji, MN) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 23. Fergus Falls will attempt to upgrade on its 6-17 season record. The Lumberjacks come into the bout with a 13-11 record after their 50-45 league win over Moorhead (Moorhead, MN).