In Saturday's non-league match, the visiting Poplar Bluff Mules basketball team scored a tight 46-43 triumph over the Marion Wildcats.

In their next game, the Mules meet the New Madrid County Central Eagles (New Madrid, MO) in a non-league match, on Monday, December 5. Poplar Bluff will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 3-1 record after their 61-54 non-league win over Varsity Opponent (, ).

With the defeat, Marion moves to 2-4 on the year. The Wildcats host McCluer (Florissant, MO) to meet the Comets in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 6. The Comets enter the match with a record of 0-1. McCluer lost 59-39 in their recent non-league match against Quincy Notre Dame (Quincy, IL)