The Barry Western Wildcats tipped the visiting Liberty Eagles basketball team by a final score of 36-35 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the Beardstown Tigers (Beardstown, IL) in a Freelance game, on Thursday, February 1. Barry Western will attempt to move on its 5-18 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 17-7 record after their 36-22 non-league loss to Griggsville-Perry (Griggsville, IL).

With the defeat, Liberty moves to 8-14 on the year. The Eagles host Seymour (Payson, IL) to face the Indians in a West Central game on Friday, February 2. The Indians enter the game with a record of 10-15. Seymour won 46-41 in their recent non-league game against Pittsfield (Pittsfield, IL)