The Murray Mustangs tipped the host East Union Eagles basketball team by a final score of 42-39 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Mustangs face the Diagonal Maroons (Diagonal, IA) in a Bluegrass game, on Friday, January 5. Murray will attempt to move on its 1-10 season record. The Maroons enter the game with a 0-9 record after their 48-36 league loss to Moravia (Moravia, IA).

With the defeat, East Union moves to 2-6 on the year. The Eagles host Bedford (Bedford, IA) to face the Bulldogs in a Pride of Iowa - West game on Friday, January 5. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 5-6. Bedford lost 67-52 in their recent non-league game against East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] (Tarkio, MO)