The Bristol Panthers topped the visiting Mathews Mustangs basketball team by a final score of 78-70 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Chalker Wildcats (Southington, OH) in a Northeastern game, on Tuesday, January 23. Bristol will attempt to move on its 12-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the game with a 3-10 record after their 79-44 non-league loss to Berkshire (Burton, OH).

With the defeat, Mathews moves to 9-4 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Pymatuning Valley (Andover, OH) to face the Lakers in a Northeastern game on Friday, January 26. The Lakers enter the game with a record of 9-3.