The Clinton Cardinals topped the host Smith-Cotton Tigers basketball team by a final score of 59-47 in Wednesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cardinals face the Butler Bears (Butler, MO) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 17. Clinton will attempt to move on its 5-7 season record. The Bears enter the game with a 8-4 record after their 69-37 non-league win over Holden (Holden, MO).

With the defeat, Smith-Cotton moves to 1-8 on the year. The Tigers host Waynesville (Waynesville, MO) to face the Tigers in a non-league game on Friday, January 13. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 2-7. Waynesville won 59-52 in their recent league game against Glendale (Springfield, MO)