Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Southern Missouri RUSH * (Springfield, MO) and the host Galena Bears (Galena, MO), saw Southern Missouri RUSH's basketball squad overcome Galena by a tally of 48-36.

With the victory, Southern Missouri RUSH improves its record to 14-5 on the campaign. The * travel to Exeter (Exeter, MO) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 0-9.

Next up, the Bears confront the Spokane Owls (Spokane, MO) in a Southwest Central test, on Monday, January 23. Galena will attempt to advance on its 7-6 season record. The Owls go into the test with a 6-5 record after their 53-45 non-league win over Marionville (Marionville, MO).