Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Herrin Tigers (Herrin, IL), 41-35 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Marion upgrades its record to 21-11 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Centralia (Centralia, IL) to play the Orphans in a non-league bout on Friday, February 23. The Orphans come into the bout with a record of 29-2. Centralia won 50-35 in their recent non-league bout against Carbondale (Carbondale, IL)