In Monday's non-league match, the host Devils Lake Firebirds basketball team scored a decisive 80-32 triumph over the Rugby Panthers.

In their next game, the Firebirds meet the Grafton Spoilers (Grafton, ND) in a A Region 2 match, on Thursday, January 11. Devils Lake will attempt to better on its 7-2 season record. The Spoilers enter the match with a 7-0 record after their 76-48 non-league win over Bottineau (Bottineau, ND).

With the defeat, Rugby moves to 2-4 on the year. The Panthers host Carrington (Carrington, ND) to meet the Cardinals in a non-league match on Monday, January 15. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 1-7. Carrington lost 87-41 in their recent league match against Four Winds/Minnewaukan (Fort Totten, ND)