Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Mankato East Cougars (Mankato, MN) and the host Mayo Spartans (Rochester, MN), saw Mankato East's basketball squad hold off Mayo by a tally of 49-47.

With the victory, Mankato East improves its record to 12-7 on the campaign. The Cougars host Northfield (Northfield, MN) to play the Raiders in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 9. The Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 4-16. Northfield lost 55-32 in their recent league challenge against Owatonna (Owatonna, MN)

Next up, the Spartans play the Red Wing Wingers (Red Wing, MN) in a non-league test, on Saturday, February 11. Mayo will attempt to advance on its 16-4 season record. The Wingers go into the test with a 15-4 record after their 82-54 league win over Kasson-Mantorville (Kasson, MN).