Nekoosa Papermakers (Nekoosa, WI) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Mauston Golden Eagles (Mauston, WI), 57-40 in a league match.

With the victory, Nekoosa advances its record to 9-7 on the year. The Papermakers travel to Iola-Scandinavia (Iola, WI) to face the Thunderbirds in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 11. The Thunderbirds enter the match with a record of 12-5.

The Golden Eagles now own a 3-16 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Portage for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 11.