The Newman Fighting Cardinals basketball squad (Wausau, WI), was crushed 68-40 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Marathon Red Raiders (Marathon, WI)

With the victory, Marathon advances its record to 11-6 on the year. The Red Raiders travel to Abbotsford (Abbotsford, WI) to meet the Falcons in a non-league battle on Friday, February 7. The Falcons enter the battle with a record of 6-10.

The Fighting Cardinals now own a 2-14 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Rib Lake for a non-league battle on Friday, February 7. Newman will meet a Redmen squad coming off a 70-51 league win over Abbotsford (Abbotsford, WI). The Redmen record now stands at 12-5.