Dexter Bearcats (Dexter, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Malden Green Wave (Malden, MO), 66-33 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Dexter advances its record to 4-5 on the year. The Bearcats travel to Risco (Risco, MO) to face the Tigers in a non-league match on Friday, December 27. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Green Wave now own a 0-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Caruthersville for a Bootheel match on Tuesday, January 7. Malden will face a Tigers squad coming off a 71-66 non-league loss to Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau, MO). The Tigers record now stands at 2-4.