The Talihina Golden Tigers tipped the host Wilburton Diggers basketball team by a final score of 51-49 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Golden Tigers face the Hartshorne Miners (Hartshorne, OK) in a Black Diamond game, on Tuesday, January 24. Talihina will attempt to move on its 3-7 season record. The Miners enter the game with a 1-5 record after their 60-41 league loss to Pocola (Pocola, OK).

With the defeat, Wilburton moves to 0-4 on the year. The Diggers travel to Stigler (Stigler, OK) to face the Panthers in a Black Diamond game on Monday, January 16. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 4-7. Stigler lost 38-36 in their recent league game against Heavener (Heavener, OK)