Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Slater Wildcats (Slater, MO) and the visiting Smithton Tigers (Smithton, MO), saw Slater's basketball squad overcome Smithton by a tally of 51-43.

With the victory, Slater improves its record to 4-9 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Pilot Grove (Pilot Grove, MO) to confront the Tigers in a Central challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 2-7.

Next up, the Tigers confront the Lincoln Cardinals (Lincoln, MO) in a Kaysinger challenge, on Friday, January 5. Smithton will attempt to improve on its 3-9 season record.