The Calumet Copper Kings defeated the host Hancock Bulldogs basketball squad by a final score of 44-24 in Tuesday's league outing.

Next, the Copper Kings clash with the Ishpeming Hematites (Ishpeming, MI) in a non-league outing, on Thursday, December 12. Calumet will attempt to upgrade on its 2-0 season record. The Hematites come into the outing with a 2-1 record after their 62-54 non-league win over Westwood (Ishpeming, MI).

The Bulldogs (1-1) will now prepare for their outing against Negaunee (Negaunee, MI). The Miners come into the non-league outing with a 3-0 record. In their last outing, Negaunee overcame Marquette (Marquette, MI), 35-22, in a non-league outing.