The La Plata Bulldogs defeated the visiting Mark Twain Tigers basketball squad by a final score of 53-41 in Thursday's non-league outing.

Next, the Bulldogs clash with the Novinger Wildcats (Novinger, MO) in a Tri-County - Northeast outing, on Tuesday, January 28. La Plata will attempt to upgrade on its 3-9 season record. The Wildcats come into the outing with a 4-10 record after their 77-27 league loss to Green City (Green City, MO).

The Tigers (3-10) will now prepare for their outing against Marion County (Philadelphia, MO). The Mustangs come into the non-league outing with a 7-3 record.