In Tuesday's league match, the host Hurley Northstars basketball team scored a decisive 78-26 triumph over the Mercer Tigers.

In their next game, the Northstars meet the Solon Springs Eagles (Solon Springs, WI) in a Northern Lights match, on Friday, February 9. Hurley will attempt to better on its 12-7 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 17-2 record after their 77-36 league win over Drummond (Drummond, WI).

With the defeat, Mercer moves to 2-14 on the year. The Tigers travel to Bayfield (Bayfield, WI) to meet the Trollers in a Northern Lights match on Wednesday, February 7. The Trollers enter the match with a record of 6-10. Bayfield lost 86-77 in their recent league match against Washburn (Washburn, WI)