The Eastland Cougars tipped the host Amboy Clippers basketball team by a final score of 48-45 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Fulton Steamers (Fulton, IL) in a Northwest Upstate Illini - South game, on Tuesday, January 23. Eastland will attempt to move on its 14-8 season record.

With the defeat, Amboy moves to 17-6 on the year. The Clippers host Ashton-Franklin Center (Ashton, IL) to face the Raiders in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 23. The Raiders enter the game with a record of 15-8. Ashton-Franklin Center won 42-33 in their recent league game against Forreston (Forreston, IL)