In Thursday's non-league test, the Central Tigers (Cape Girardeau, MO) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Dexter Bearcats (Dexter, MO), by a score of 55-36.

Next, the Tigers clash with the Notre Dame Bulldogs (Cape Girardeau, MO) in a Southeast Missouri test, on Tuesday, January 14. Central will attempt to improve on its 8-4 season record.

The Bearcats (6-7) will now prepare for their test against Bloomfield (Bloomfield, MO). The Wildcats go into the Stoddard County game with a 7-4 record.