The Rugby Panthers basketball squad (Rugby, ND), was outscored 57-47 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Carrington Cardinals (Carrington, ND)

With the victory, Carrington advances its record to 10-3 on the year. The Cardinals host Hillsboro (Hillsboro, ND) to meet the Burros in a non-league battle on Monday, January 27. The Burros enter the battle with a record of 0-0.

The Panthers now own a 2-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Turtle Mountain for a A Region 3 battle on Tuesday, January 28.