Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Triad Knights (Troy, IL) and the host Columbia Eagles (Columbia, IL), saw Triad's basketball squad knock off Columbia by a count of 53-37.

With the victory, Triad upgrades its record to 14-15 on the campaign. The Knights host Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL) to play the Indians in a Mississippi Valley challenge on Thursday, February 8. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 8-21. Mascoutah lost 53-32 in their recent non-league challenge against Carbondale (Carbondale, IL)

Next up, the Eagles play the Roxana Shells (Roxana, IL) in a Cahokia - Mississippi challenge, on Thursday, February 8. Columbia will attempt to upgrade on its 14-13 season record. The Shells come into the challenge with a 16-14 record after their 60-50 non-league win over Vandalia (Vandalia, IL).