In Thursday's league match, the host Ladysmith Lumberjacks basketball team scored a decisive 90-58 triumph over the Ashland Oredockers.

In their next game, the Lumberjacks meet the Northland Pines Eagles (Eagle River, WI) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 16. Ladysmith will attempt to better on its 4-1 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 4-1 record after their 77-51 non-league win over Hurley (Hurley, WI).

With the defeat, Ashland moves to 3-2 on the year. The Oredockers travel to Superior (Superior, WI) to meet the Spartans in a non-league match on Monday, December 19. The Spartans enter the match with a record of 1-2. Superior lost 75-51 in their recent non-league match against Northwestern (Maple, WI)