HIGHLAND, Ill. (Interstat) — The Mineral Area Cardinals, coming off a narrow road victory, will look to even their season record when they face the Highland (Ill.) Cougars on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Mineral Area (2-2) arrives with momentum after a 72-69 win at Triton on Friday night. The Cardinals have split their last two contests, following the Triton win with a 70-66 home victory over Barton on Nov. 5. Their two losses came on the road to open the season against Gulf Coast State (76-72) and John A. Logan (84-79).

The Highland Cougars (0-0) will be playing their season opener. Their most recent result was a 93-75 home loss to Triton on March 9, 2024, concluding their previous campaign.

Saturday’s contest at Highland will be the first of a 10-game stretch for the Cardinals, who will host Wabash Valley on Nov. 14. The Cougars will travel to face Southeastern in their next game on Wednesday, Nov. 12.