The Norwood Pirates tipped the host Licking Wildcats basketball team by a final score of 79-74 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Fordland Eagles (Fordland, MO) in a Summit game, on Tuesday, January 31. Norwood will attempt to move on its 14-6 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 1-9 record after their 48-40 non-league loss to Miller (Miller, MO).

With the defeat, Licking moves to 15-6 on the year. The Wildcats host St. James (St. James, MO) to face the Tigers in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 31. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 3-6. St. James lost 80-49 in their recent non-league game against Steelville (Steelville, MO)