In Monday's non-league match, the host Knoxville Panthers basketball team scored a decisive 80-21 triumph over the Cardinal Comets.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Albia Blue Demons (Albia, IA) in a South Central match, on Tuesday, January 30. Knoxville will attempt to better on its 7-6 season record. The Blue Demons enter the match with a 8-6 record after their 68-59 non-league win over Fairfield (Fairfield, IA).

With the defeat, Cardinal moves to 1-14 on the year. The Comets travel to Clarke (Osceola, IA) to meet the Indians in a South Central match on Tuesday, January 30. The Indians enter the match with a record of 14-2. Clarke won 66-46 in their recent non-league match against Creston (Creston, IA)