Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Melrose Buffaloes (Melrose, NM) and the visiting Eunice Cardinals (Eunice, NM), saw Melrose's basketball squad wallop Eunice by a tally of 52-27.

With the victory, Melrose improves its record to 7-0 on the campaign. The Buffaloes travel to Ruidoso (Ruidoso, NM) to play the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 23. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 6-3. Ruidoso won 68-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Hagerman (Hagerman, NM)

Next up, the Cardinals play the New Mexico Military Institute Colts (Roswell, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 4. Eunice will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Colts come into the challenge with a 3-2 record after their 51-37 non-league loss to Silver (Silver City, NM).