Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Wheaton Bulldogs (Wheaton, MO) and the host Hurley Tigers (Hurley, MO), saw Wheaton's basketball squad overcome Hurley by a tally of 59-41.

With the victory, Wheaton improves its record to 2-8 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host McAuley Catholic (Joplin, MO) to confront the Warriors in a Ozark 7 challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 2-7. McAuley Catholic lost 47-43 in their recent league challenge against Verona (Verona, MO)

Next up, the Tigers battle the School of the Ozarks Patriots (Point Lookout, MO) in a Mark Twain contest, on Tuesday, January 24. Hurley will attempt to better on its 3-6 season record. The Patriots come into the contest with a 2-9 record after their 67-37 non-league win over Lead Hill (Lead Hill, AR).