In Thursday's non-league match, the host Marshall Bobcats basketball team scored a tight 68-62 triumph over the Manila Lions.
In their next game, the Bobcats meet the Valley Springs Tigers (Valley Springs, AR) in a non-league match, on Friday, February 26. Marshall will attempt to move on its 22-6 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 27-4 record after their 80-73 non-league win over Rivercrest (Wilson, AR).
With the defeat, Manila moves to 20-8 on the year.