Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Metro-East Lutheran Knights (Edwardsville, IL), 51-20 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Marion upgrades its record to 17-11 on the season. The Wildcats host McCracken County (Paducah, KY) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 17-6. McCracken County won 60-47 in their recent non-league bout against Todd County Central (Elkton, KY)

Next up, the Knights clash with the Father McGivney Catholic Griffins (Glen Carbon, IL) in a Gateway bout, on Wednesday, February 7. Metro-East Lutheran will attempt to upgrade on its 4-17 season record.