The Ripley Tigers defeated the visiting Amory Panthers basketball squad by a final score of 51-31 in Tuesday's league outing.

Next, the Tigers clash with the Alcorn Central Bears (Glen, MS) in a non-league outing, on Thursday, January 30. Ripley will attempt to upgrade on its 17-7 season record. The Bears come into the outing with a 12-10 record after their 50-39 non-league win over Corinth (Corinth, MS).

The Panthers (9-13) will now prepare for their outing against Mooreville (Mooreville, MS). The Troopers come into the non-league outing with a 12-9 record. In their last outing, Mooreville overcame North Pontotoc (Ecru, MS), 63-59, in a non-league outing.