In Thursday's league match, the visiting Harrisburg Bulldogs basketball team scored a decisive 75-26 triumph over the Murphysboro Red Devils.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 16. Harrisburg will attempt to better on its 11-1 season record. The Rams enter the match with a 9-2 record after their 98-35 league win over Cahokia (Cahokia, IL).

With the defeat, Murphysboro moves to 0-11 on the year. The Red devils travel to Carmi-White County (Carmi, IL) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Wednesday, December 27. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 10-1.