The Union Wildcats ran past the host Joplin Eagles basketball team by a final score of 50-42 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the Potosi Trojans (Potosi, MO) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, January 10. Union will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Trojans enter the game with a 9-3 record after their 82-71 league win over Central (Park Hills, MO).

With the defeat, Joplin moves to 2-8 on the year. The Eagles host Neosho (Neosho, MO) to face the Wildcats in a non-league game on Friday, January 5. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 4-7. Neosho lost 69-45 in their recent non-league game against Poplar Bluff (Poplar Bluff, MO)