The Columbus Cardinals topped the visiting Schulenburg Shorthorns basketball team by a final score of 54-43 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cardinals face the Hempstead Bobcats (Hempstead, TX) in a non-league game, on Thursday, December 1. Columbus will attempt to move on its 2-2 season record. The Bobcats enter the game with a 1-2 record after their 51-26 non-league loss to Hearne (Hearne, TX).

With the defeat, Schulenburg moves to 2-1 on the year. The Shorthorns travel to Smithville (Smithville, TX) to face the Tigers in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 6. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 3-1. Smithville won 51-46 in their recent non-league game against Lago Vista (Lago Vista, TX)