The Emerson Mavericks basketball squad (McKinney, TX), was nudged 46-45 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host West Mesquite Wranglers (Mesquite, TX)

With the victory, West Mesquite advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Wranglers travel to Turner (Carrollton, TX) to meet the Lions in a non-league battle on Thursday, November 20. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 2-0. Turner won 76-64 in their recent non-league challenge against Western Hills (Fort Worth, TX)

In their next game, the Mavericks battle the Walnut Grove Wildcats (Prosper, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, November 20. Emerson will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 60-55 non-league win over Rockwall (Rockwall, TX).