Lamar Tigers (Lamar, MO) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Cassville Wildcats (Cassville, MO), 44-24 in a league bout.

With the victory, Lamar upgrades its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Skyline (Urbana, MO) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 26. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 8-3.

Next up, the Wildcats play the East Newton Patriots (Granby, MO) in a Big 8 bout, on Thursday, January 26. Cassville will attempt to upgrade on its 7-1 season record.