In Thursday's league match, the host Murfreesboro Rattlers basketball team scored a decisive 73-46 triumph over the Horatio Lions.

In their next game, the Rattlers meet the Umpire Wildcats (Umpire, AR) in a non-league match, on Monday, December 18. Murfreesboro will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 0-11 record after their 63-34 league loss to Mount Ida (Mount Ida, AR).

With the defeat, Horatio moves to 2-8 on the year. The Lions travel to Mena (Mena, AR) to meet the Bearcats in a non-league match on Monday, December 18. The Bearcats enter the match with a record of 2-8.