Marshall Lions (Marshall, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host Arcola Purple Riders (Arcola, IL), 7-6 in a non-league test.

With the win, Marshall upgrades its record to 4-4 on the season. The Lions host Oakwood (Fithian, IL) to battle the Comets in a non-league test on Wednesday, March 27. The Comets come into the test with a record of 3-3. Oakwood lost 6-2 in their recent non-league test against Monticello (Monticello, IL)

With the defeat, Arcola falls to 6-2 on the season. The Purple riders host Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman (Georgetown, IL) to battle the Buffaloes in a non-league test on Thursday, March 28. The Buffaloes come into the test with a record of 0-5. Georgetown-Ridge Farm/Chrisman lost 10-4 in their recent non-league test against Villa Grove (Villa Grove, IL)