In Thursday's non-league match, the host Tyrone Bobcats basketball team scored a tight 42-39 triumph over the Balko Bison.

In their next game, the Bobcats meet the Arnett Wildcats (Arnett, OK) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 6. Tyrone will attempt to better on its 4-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 10-2 record after their 80-8 non-league win over Woodward (Woodward, OK).

With the defeat, Balko moves to 7-3 on the year. The Bison travel to Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, ) to meet the in a non-league match on Friday, January 6. The enter the challenge with a record of 32-93. Non Varsity Tournament Opponent lost 34-33 in their recent non-league challenge against Jal (Jal, NM)