In Thursday's non-league match, the host Nixa Eagles basketball team scored a decisive 76-35 triumph over the West Plains Zizzers.

In their next game, the Eagles meet the Carl Junction Bulldogs (Carl Junction, MO) in a Central Ozarks match, on Tuesday, January 17. Nixa will attempt to better on its 11-0 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 3-5 record after their 44-42 non-league loss to St. Mary's-Colgan (Pittsburg, KS).

With the defeat, West Plains moves to 5-6 on the year. The Zizzers host Camdenton (Camdenton, MO) to meet the Lakers in a Ozarks match on Tuesday, January 17. The Lakers enter the match with a record of 7-3. Camdenton lost 65-50 in their recent league match against Rolla (Rolla, MO)