In Monday's non-league match, the visiting St. Joseph Christian Lions basketball team scored a decisive 67-17 triumph over the Tri-County Mustangs.

In their next game, the Lions meet the Pattonsburg Panthers (Pattonsburg, MO) in a Grand River West match, on Tuesday, December 19. St. Joseph Christian will attempt to move on its 6-4 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 4-4 record after their 58-23 league win over North Harrison (Eagleville, MO).

With the defeat, Tri-County moves to 1-6 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Norborne (Norborne, MO) to meet the Pirates in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 19. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 2-3. Norborne lost 51-34 in their recent non-league match against Chilhowee (Chilhowee, MO)