In Friday's league match, the host Eustace Bulldogs basketball team scored a decisive 70-46 triumph over the Rice Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the Malakoff Tigers (Malakoff, TX) in a 3A Region III District 18 match, on Tuesday, January 31. Eustace will attempt to move on its 7-20 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 4-6 record after their 59-47 league loss to Mildred (Corsicana, TX).

With the defeat, Rice moves to 3-17 on the year. The Bulldogs host Palmer (Palmer, TX) to meet the Bulldogs in a 3A Region III District 18 match on Tuesday, January 31. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 18-4. Palmer won 53-45 in their recent league match against Scurry-Rosser (Scurry, TX)