The Morgan County Cougars tipped the visiting Mason County Royals basketball team by a final score of 49-45 in Monday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Russell Red Devils (Russell, KY) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 10. Morgan County will attempt to move on its 9-5 season record. The Red Devils enter the game with a 9-7 record after their 77-69 non-league win over Franklin County (Frankfort, KY).

With the defeat, Mason County moves to 5-7 on the year. The Royals host Dixie Heights (Edgewood, KY) to face the Colonels in a non-league game on Saturday, January 14. The Colonels enter the game with a record of 10-5.