Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL), 67-58 in a league match.

With the victory, Mt. Vernon advances its record to 24-3 on the year. The Rams host Richland County (Olney, IL) to face the Tigers in a non-league match on Saturday, February 8. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 16-11. Richland County won 62-33 in their recent non-league match against Charleston (Charleston, IL)

The Wildcats now own a 15-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Massac County for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 11.