Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Syracuse Rockets (Syracuse, NE) and the host Auburn Bulldogs (Auburn, NE), saw Syracuse's basketball squad knock off Auburn by a tally of 46-36.

With the victory, Syracuse improves its record to 12-7 on the campaign. The Rockets travel to Milford (Milford, NE) to play the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 8. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 12-6. Milford won 42-30 in their recent non-league challenge against Thayer Central (Hebron, NE)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Lincoln Lutheran Warriors (Lincoln, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 8. Auburn will attempt to improve on its 10-11 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 3-16 record after their 38-25 non-league loss to St. Cecilia (Hastings, NE).