The Tuscola Mountaineers basketball squad (Waynesville, NC), was crushed 53-20 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Pisgah Bears (Canton, NC)

With the victory, Pisgah advances its record to 11-2 on the year. The Bears travel to East Henderson (East Flat Rock, NC) to meet the Eagles in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 6-7. East Henderson lost 58-34 in their recent league battle against North Henderson (Hendersonville, NC)

The Mountaineers now own a 1-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Smoky Mountain for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 14. Tuscola will meet a Mustangs squad coming off a 55-42 non-league win over Robbinsville (Robbinsville, NC). The Mustangs record now stands at 4-6.