In Saturday's non-league match, the host Portales Rams basketball team scored a tight 46-43 triumph over the Hobbs Eagles.

In their next game, the Rams meet the Lovington Wildcats (Lovington, NM) in a match, on Monday, January 22. Portales will attempt to better on its 4-11 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 2-1 record after their 77-47 league loss to Artesia (Artesia, NM).

With the defeat, Hobbs moves to 1-3 on the year. The Eagles travel to Carlsbad (Carlsbad, NM) to meet the Cavemen in a non-league match on Monday, January 22. The Cavemen enter the match with a record of 3-6. Carlsbad lost 49-44 in their recent non-league match against Centennial (Las Cruces, NM)