The Verndale Pirates tipped the visiting New York Mills Eagles basketball team by a final score of 55-48 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines (Wadena, MN) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 23. Verndale will attempt to move on its 2-10 season record. The Wolverines enter the game with a 9-3 record after their 75-60 league win over East Grand Forks (East Grand Forks, MN).

With the defeat, New York Mills moves to 0-14 on the year. The Eagles host Wadena-Deer Creek (Wadena, MN) to face the Wolverines in a non-league game on Friday, January 26. The Wolverines enter the game with a record of 9-3.