In Tuesday's non-league match, the host St. Mary's-Colgan Panthers basketball team scored a decisive 79-49 triumph over the Diamond Wildcats.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Humboldt Cubs (Humboldt, KS) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 5. St. Mary's-Colgan will attempt to move on its 5-0 season record. The Cubs enter the match with a 5-1 record after their 39-31 non-league loss to Neodesha (Neodesha, KS).

With the defeat, Diamond moves to 7-2 on the year. The Wildcats host East Newton (Granby, MO) to meet the Patriots in a non-league match on Thursday, January 4. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 2-7. East Newton lost 42-30 in their recent league match against Cassville (Cassville, MO)