In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Mt. Olive Wildcats basketball team scored a tight 42-36 triumph over the Lebanon Greyhounds.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the South County Vipers (Franklin, IL) in a MSM match, on Friday, January 12. Mt. Olive will attempt to move on its 3-14 season record. The Vipers enter the match with a 13-6 record after their 43-33 non-league win over Annawan (Annawan, IL).

With the defeat, Lebanon moves to 4-10 on the year. The Greyhounds host First Baptist Academy (O'Fallon, IL) to meet the in a non-league match on Friday, January 19. The enter the match with a record of 8-5. First Baptist Academy won 37-35 in their recent non-league match against Maryville Christian (Maryville, IL)