The Lewis County Minutemen topped the host Lincoln Cougars basketball team by a final score of 58-42 in Wednesday's league game.

In their next game, the Minutemen face the Robert C. Byrd Eagles (Clarksburg, WV) in a Big Ten game, on Friday, January 12. Lewis County will attempt to move on its 7-5 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 2-4 record after their 54-48 league loss to East Fairmont (Fairmont, WV).

With the defeat, Lincoln moves to 3-5 on the year. The Cougars host East Fairmont (Fairmont, WV) to face the Bees in a Big Ten game on Friday, January 12. The Bees enter the game with a record of 4-4. East Fairmont lost 43-25 in their recent league game against Fairmont Senior (Fairmont, WV)