In Friday's non-league match, the host Salem Spartans basketball team scored a decisive 82-23 triumph over the Christiansburg Blue Demons.

In their next game, the Spartans meet the Patrick Henry Patriots (Roanoke, VA) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 9. Salem will attempt to better on its 4-4 season record. The Patriots enter the match with a 3-4 record after their 51-46 non-league win over Hidden Valley (Roanoke, VA).

With the defeat, Christiansburg moves to 0-10 on the year. The Blue demons host Pulaski County (Dublin, VA) to meet the Cougars in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 9. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 7-4. Pulaski County won 45-42 in their recent non-league match against Patrick Henry (Roanoke, VA)