In Tuesday's non-league match, the visiting North Nodaway Mustangs basketball team scored a tight 44-38 triumph over the Tri-County Mustangs.

In their next game, the Mustangs meet the Pattonsburg Panthers (Pattonsburg, MO) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 25. North Nodaway will attempt to move on its 12-5 season record.

With the defeat, Tri-County moves to 2-9 on the year. The Mustangs host Mercer (Mercer, MO) to meet the Cardinals in a HDC match on Thursday, February 1. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 7-6.