Monticello Panthers (Monticello, IA) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Tipton Tigers (Tipton, IA), 43-27 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Monticello advances its record to 2-2 on the year. The Panthers host West Liberty (West Liberty, IA) to face the Comets in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10. The Comets enter the match with a record of 0-2.

The Tigers now own a 2-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Cascade for a non-league match on Saturday, December 7. Tipton will face a Cougars squad coming off a 57-45 non-league loss to Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (Eddyville, IA). The Cougars record now stands at 0-2.