The Willard Tigers tipped the visiting Bolivar Liberators basketball team by a final score of 55-51 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Branson Pirates (Branson, MO) in a Central Ozarks game, on Tuesday, January 10. Willard will attempt to move on its 1-6 season record. The Pirates enter the game with a 3-3 record after their 72-48 non-league win over Cassville (Cassville, MO).

With the defeat, Bolivar moves to 5-3 on the year. The Liberators host Central (Springfield, MO) to face the Bulldogs in a Ozarks game on Tuesday, January 10. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 9-3. Central won 76-51 in their recent league game against West Plains (West Plains, MO)