In Saturday's non-league match, the visiting Smith-Cotton Tigers basketball team scored a good 48-36 triumph over the Clinton Cardinals.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Battle Spartans (Columbia, MO) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 30. Smith-Cotton will attempt to move on its 11-7 season record. The Spartans enter the match with a 12-8 record after their 61-53 non-league loss to California (California, MO).

With the defeat, Clinton moves to 13-3 on the year. The Cardinals travel to El Dorado Springs (El Dorado Springs, MO) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 30. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 13-3. El Dorado Springs lost 62-55 in their recent non-league match against Strafford (Strafford, MO)