Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Southern Missouri RUSH * (Springfield, MO) and the host Hurley Tigers (Hurley, MO), saw Southern Missouri RUSH's basketball squad wallop Hurley by a tally of 63-31.

With the victory, Southern Missouri RUSH improves its record to 13-4 on the campaign. The * travel to Fordland (Fordland, MO) to confront the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 20. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 7-7. Fordland won 42-34 in their recent non-league challenge against Reeds Spring (Reeds Spring, MO)

Next up, the Tigers confront the School of the Ozarks Patriots (Point Lookout, MO) in a Mark Twain challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Hurley will attempt to improve on its 1-5 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 8-5 record after their 60-50 non-league win over Verona (Verona, MO).