In Monday's league match, the host Merced Bears basketball team scored a good 42-25 triumph over the Golden Valley Cougars.

In their next game, the Bears meet the El Capitan Gauchos (Merced, CA) in a match, on Wednesday, January 24. Merced will attempt to move on its 20-4 season record. The Gauchos enter the match with a 1-10 record after their 67-61 league win over Patterson (Patterson, CA).

With the defeat, Golden Valley moves to 14-8 on the year. The Cougars host Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA) to meet the Thunder in a match on Wednesday, January 24. The Thunder enter the match with a record of 6-2. Buhach Colony lost 51-46 in their recent league match against Merced (Merced, CA)