The Faribault Falcons tipped the host Albert Lea Tigers basketball team by a final score of 57-50 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Falcons face the Mankato East Cougars (Mankato, MN) in a Big 9 game, on Saturday, December 12. Faribault will attempt to move on its 2-2 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 3-4 record after their 69-60 league win over Mayo (Rochester, MN).

With the defeat, Albert Lea moves to 0-4 on the year. The Tigers travel to Byron (Byron, MN) to face the Bears in a non-league game on Saturday, December 12. The Bears enter the game with a record of 4-2. Byron won 58-35 in their recent league game against Lourdes (Rochester, MN)