In Saturday's league match, the visiting Marquette Crusaders basketball team scored a good 60-44 triumph over the Putnam County Panthers.

In their next game, the Crusaders meet the Serena Huskers (Serena, IL) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, February 6. Marquette will attempt to better on its 18-7 season record. The Huskers enter the match with a 25-1 record after their 75-35 league win over Somonauk (Somonauk, IL).

With the defeat, Putnam County moves to 6-21 on the year. The Panthers host Newman Central Catholic (Sterling, IL) to meet the Comets in a non-league match on Monday, February 5. The Comets enter the match with a record of 18-9. Newman Central Catholic won 60-44 in their recent league match against Hall (Spring Valley, IL)