East Lincoln Mustangs (Denver, NC) backers were happy Tuesday as they observed their basketball team overwhelm the visiting Foard Tigers (Newton, NC), 45-20 in a league match.

In their next game, the Mustangs meet the St. Stephens Indians (Hickory, NC) in a match, on Friday, February 3. East Lincoln will attempt to better on its 11-7 season record. The Indians enter the match with a 9-9 record after their 64-52 non-league loss to North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC).

With the defeat, Foard moves to 0-16 on the year. The Tigers host North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC) to meet the Knights in a non-league match on Friday, February 3. The Knights enter the match with a record of 15-2. North Lincoln won 64-52 in their recent non-league match against St. Stephens (Hickory, NC)