The Van Buren Bulldogs tipped the visiting Southern Reynolds Whippets basketball team by a final score of 71-64 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Winona Wildcats (Winona, MO) in a non-league game, on Monday, December 18. Van Buren will attempt to move on its 6-1 season record. The Wildcats enter the game with a 2-2 record after their 67-36 non-league win over Lesterville (Lesterville, MO).

With the defeat, Southern Reynolds moves to 3-4 on the year. The Whippets travel to Westwood Baptist Academy (Poplar Bluff, MO) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 19. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 8-1. Westwood Baptist Academy won 75-37 in their recent non-league game against Mississippi Valley Christian (Alton, IL)