The Lincoln Railsplitters (Lincoln, IL) basketball edged the host Decatur Eisenhower Panthers (Decatur, IL), 39-36 in Friday's league bout.

The Railsplitters now possess a 17-8 record. They play next when they travel to Lanphier for a non-league bout on Saturday, February 8. Lincoln will play a Lions team coming off a 58-49 league win over Glenwood (Chatham, IL). The Lions record now stands at 18-9.

With the loss, Decatur Eisenhower falls to 12-12 on the campaign. The Panthers host Centennial (Champaign, IL) to play the Chargers in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 8. The Chargers go into the bout with a record of 11-12. Centennial lost 86-84 in their recent non-league bout against East Peoria (East Peoria, IL)