In Monday's non-league match, the host Fulton Steamers basketball team scored a decisive 76-40 triumph over the Durand Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Steamers meet the Polo Marcos (Polo, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South match, on Wednesday, February 7. Fulton will attempt to move on its 16-9 season record. The Marcos enter the match with a 14-10 record after their 61-50 non-league loss to Dakota (Dakota, IL).

With the defeat, Durand moves to 15-10 on the year. The Bulldogs host Pecatonica (Pecatonica, IL) to encounter the Indians in a Northwest Upstate Illini - North test on Friday, February 9. The Indians go into the test with a record of 23-4. Pecatonica won 86-72 in their recent non-league test against Belvidere (Belvidere, IL)