The Merced Bears bounced the host Madera Coyotes basketball squad by a final score of 60-36 in Wednesday's non-league outing.

Next, the Bears face the Hoover Patriots (Fresno, CA) in a non-league outing, on Thursday, December 4. Merced will attempt to upgrade on its 3-0 season record. The Patriots enter the outing with a 0-1 record after their 57-38 non-league loss to Clovis West (Fresno, CA).

The Coyotes (0-1) will now prepare for their outing against Merced (Merced, CA). The Bears enter the non-league outing with a 6-0 record.