Basketball Recap: Mars Gets the Win

After losing to Greater Latrobe the last time they met, Mars decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Fightin' Planets snuck past the Wildcats with a 63-59 win on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Fightin' Planets.

Mars now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Greater Latrobe, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.

Mars and Greater Latrobe will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Fightin' Planets are set to face off against their familiar foe Blackhawk at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Greater Latrobe will challenge rival Gateway at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.