In Thursday's non-league contest, the host Slocum Mustangs basketball team scored a close 50-44 victory over the Westwood Panthers.

Next, the Mustangs face the Troup Tigers (Troup, TX) in a non-league outing, on Friday, December 5. Slocum will attempt to upgrade on its 6-6 season record. The Tigers enter the outing with a 4-6 record after their 32-27 non-league win over Centerville (Groveton, TX).

The Panthers (4-5) will now prepare for their outing against Centerville (Groveton, TX). The Bulldogs enter the non-league outing with a 6-4 record. In their last outing, Centerville got by Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, ), 55-28, in a non-league outing.