In Tuesday's league match, the host East Newton Patriots basketball team scored a tight 65-59 triumph over the Cassville Wildcats.

In their next game, the Patriots meet the McDonald County Mustangs (Anderson, MO) in a Big 8 match, on Friday, February 2. East Newton will attempt to move on its 8-7 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 5-10 record after their 48-45 non-league loss to El Dorado Springs (El Dorado Springs, MO).

With the defeat, Cassville moves to 7-12 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Nevada (Nevada, MO) to meet the Tigers in a Big 8 match on Friday, February 2. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 9-8. Nevada won 66-47 in their recent league match against Monett (Monett, MO)