In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Chadron Cardinals basketball team scored a tight 78-75 triumph over the Gering Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Cardinals meet the Gordon-Rushville Mustangs (Gordon, NE) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 20. Chadron will attempt to better on its 8-5 season record.

With the defeat, Gering moves to 4-8 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Scottsbluff (Scottsbluff, NE) to meet the Bearcats in a B District 8 match on Saturday, January 20. The Bearcats enter the match with a record of 10-4. Scottsbluff lost 71-65 in their recent non-league match against Ogallala (Ogallala, NE)