Aberdeen Christian Knights (Aberdeen, SD) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting McLaughlin Mustangs (McLaughlin, SD), 50-35 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Aberdeen Christian upgrades its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The Knights travel to Ipswich (Ipswich, SD) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 10-6. Ipswich lost 75-59 in their recent non-league bout against Miller (Miller, SD)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Braves (Eagle Butte, SD) in a A Region 6 bout, on Tuesday, February 6. McLaughlin will attempt to upgrade on its 11-3 season record. The Braves come into the bout with a 8-7 record after their 64-46 non-league loss to Winner (Winner, SD).