Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Poplar Bluff Mules (Poplar Bluff, MO) and the visiting Lutheran Cougars (St. Peters, MO), saw Poplar Bluff's basketball squad hold off Lutheran by a tally of 59-56.

With the victory, Poplar Bluff improves its record to 7-4 on the campaign. The Mules host Neosho (Neosho, MO) to play the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 3-2.

Next up, the Cougars play the Rolla Bulldogs (Rolla, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 18. Lutheran will attempt to improve on its 3-6 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 6-1 record after their 64-38 non-league win over Blair Oaks (Jefferson City, MO).