The Branson Pirates tipped the host Gainesville Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 35-33 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Parkview Vikings (Springfield, MO) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 25. Branson will attempt to move on its 8-7 season record. The Vikings enter the game with a 1-15 record after their 57-52 non-league win over Neosho (Neosho, MO).

With the defeat, Gainesville moves to 8-6 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Southern Missouri RUSH (Springfield, MO) to face the * in a non-league game on Friday, January 26. The * enter the game with a record of 16-5. Southern Missouri RUSH lost 43-33 in their recent non-league game against Liberty (Mountain View, MO)