The Rolla Bulldogs defeated the visiting Branson Pirates basketball squad by a final score of 81-69 in Saturday's non-league outing.

Next, the Bulldogs clash with the Hillcrest Hornets (Springfield, MO) in a non-league outing, on Tuesday, January 14. Rolla will attempt to upgrade on its 10-3 season record. The Hornets come into the outing with a 4-1 record after their 64-46 non-league win over Howell (St. Charles, MO).

The Pirates (4-4) will now prepare for their outing against Parkview (Springfield, MO). The Vikings come into the non-league outing with a 5-3 record. In their last outing, Parkview was defeated by Kickapoo (Springfield, MO), 55-42, in a league outing.