The Bernie Mules tipped the visiting Bell City Cubs basketball team by a final score of 49-43 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Mules face the Dexter Bearcats (Dexter, MO) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, December 26. Bernie will attempt to move on its 4-3 season record. The Bearcats enter the game with a 2-4 record after their 67-62 non-league loss to Woodland (Marble Hill, MO).

With the defeat, Bell City moves to 0-5 on the year. The Cubs travel to Jackson (Jackson, MO) to face the Fighting Indians in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 26. The Fighting Indians enter the game with a record of 4-4.