In Monday's non-league match, the host Marquette Redmen basketball team scored a tight 48-41 triumph over the Houghton Gremlins.

In their next game, the Redmen meet the Menominee Maroons (Menominee, MI) in a Great Northern U.P. match, on Wednesday, February 7. Marquette will attempt to move on its 4-9 season record. The Maroons enter the match with a 6-9 record after their 42-33 non-league win over Gillett (Gillett, WI).

With the defeat, Houghton moves to 11-5 on the year. The Gremlins host Hancock (Hancock, MI) to meet the Bulldogs in a Western Peninsula match on Thursday, February 8. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 7-7. Hancock lost 58-30 in their recent league match against West Iron County (Iron River, MI)