Central Bulldogs (Springfield, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO), 71-33 in a league match.

With the victory, Central advances its record to 5-4 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Bullis (Potomac, MD) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Thursday, January 16. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 10-5. Bullis won 72-57 in their recent league match against Episcopal (Alexandria, VA)

The Eagles now own a 4-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Nevada for a non-league match on Friday, January 17. Joplin will face a Tigers squad coming off a 61-40 non-league win over Harrisonville (Harrisonville, MO). The Tigers record now stands at 8-2.