In Friday's league match, the host Cumberland Dukes basketball team scored a decisive 68-42 triumph over the Prince Edward County Eagles.

In their next game, the Dukes meet the Nottoway Cougars (Nottoway, VA) in a James River match, on Friday, January 19. Cumberland will attempt to better on its 5-5 season record. The Cougars enter the match with a 2-7 record after their 48-41 league win over Lunenburg Central (Victoria, VA).

With the defeat, Prince Edward County moves to 0-10 on the year. The Eagles travel to Fork Union Military Academy (Fork Union, VA) to meet the Blue Devils in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 16. The Blue Devils enter the match with a record of 4-9. Fork Union Military Academy won 56-55 in their recent non-league match against Randolph-Macon Academy (Front Royal, VA)