The Defiance Bulldogs topped the host Van Wert Cougars basketball team by a final score of 59-46 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds (Lima, OH) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 6. Defiance will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Thunderbirds enter the game with a 8-0 record after their 47-43 non-league win over Kalida (Kalida, OH).

With the defeat, Van Wert moves to 2-8 on the year. The Cougars host Lincolnview (Van Wert, OH) to face the Lancers in a non-league game on Saturday, January 6. The Lancers enter the game with a record of 4-4. Lincolnview won 54-45 in their recent non-league game against Fort Recovery (Fort Recovery, OH)