The South Western Mustangs defeated the visiting Carlisle Thundering Herd basketball squad by a final score of 45-36 in Friday's non-league outing.

Next, the Mustangs clash with the Susquehannock Warriors (Glen Rock, PA) in a non-league outing, on Monday, January 6. South Western will attempt to upgrade on its 1-0 season record.

The Thundering Herd (0-1) will now prepare for their outing against Cumberland Valley (Mechanicsburg, PA). The Eagles come into the Mid-Penn - Commonwealth outing with a 2-1 record. In their last outing, Cumberland Valley overcame Hempfield (Landisville, PA), 46-39, in a non-league outing.