The Washington Panthers tipped the host Dunlap Eagles basketball team by a final score of 56-50 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Canton Little Giants (Canton, IL) in a Mid-Illini game, on Friday, January 5. Washington will attempt to move on its 8-2 season record.

With the defeat, Dunlap moves to 7-6 on the year. The Eagles host Morton (Morton, IL) to face the Potters in a Mid-Illini game on Friday, January 5. The Potters enter the game with a record of 11-3. Morton won 64-17 in their recent non-league game against Manual (Peoria, IL)