The Central Tigers basketball team (Cape Girardeau, MO), was routed 48-26 in Thursday's league battle with the visiting Jackson Fighting Indians (Jackson, MO)

The Fighting Indians now sport a 7-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Nerinx Hall for a non-league match on Saturday, January 13.

With the defeat, Central moves to 5-6 on the year. The Tigers travel to Carterville (Carterville, IL) to meet the Lions in a non-league match on Monday, January 15. The Lions enter the match with a record of 17-5. Carterville won 67-46 in their recent non-league match against DuQuoin (DuQuoin, IL)