The Tri-City Tornadoes basketball squad (Buffalo, IL), lost 56-48 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Mt. Pulaski Hilltoppers (Mt. Pulaski, IL)

With the victory, Mt. Pulaski advances its record to 11-13 on the year. The Hilltoppers host Lincolnwood (Raymond, IL) to meet the Lancers in a non-league battle on Friday, February 7. The Lancers enter the battle with a record of 13-9. Lincolnwood won 73-42 in their recent non-league battle against Ramsey (Ramsey, IL)

The Tornadoes now own a 11-14 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to South County for a MSM battle on Friday, February 7. Tri-City will meet a Vipers squad coming off a 48-45 non-league loss to North Mac (Virden, IL). The Vipers record now stands at 14-13.