The McDonald County Mustangs were victorious over the visiting Lamar Tigers basketball squad by a final score of 65-53 in Saturday's league outing.

Next, the Mustangs clash with the East Newton Patriots (Granby, MO) in a Big 8 outing, on Tuesday, January 7. McDonald County will attempt to upgrade on its 1-0 season record.

The Tigers (0-4) will now prepare for their outing against Neosho (Neosho, MO). The Wildcats enter the non-league outing with a 1-5 record.