The Van Buren Bulldogs topped the visiting Twin Rivers Royals basketball team by a final score of 60-49 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Southern Reynolds Whippets (Ellington, MO) in a Black River game, on Friday, December 15. Van Buren will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record.

With the defeat, Twin Rivers moves to 4-4 on the year. The Royals travel to Naylor (Naylor, MO) to face the Eagles in a Ozark Foothills game on Tuesday, December 19. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 1-8. Naylor lost 85-23 in their recent non-league game against Campbell (Campbell, MO)