In Saturday's non-league test, the Northwestern Eagles (Mendon, MO) basketball squad got by the host Linn County Mustangs (Purdin, MO), by a score of 45-40.

Next, the Eagles clash with the Tina-Avalon Dragons (Tina, MO) in a CLAA bout, on Thursday, December 11. Northwestern will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Dragons go into the bout with a 0-4 record after their 63-32 league loss to Braymer (Braymer, MO).

With the loss, Linn County falls to 2-2 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Brashear (Brashear, MO) to play the Tigers in a Tri-County - Northeast bout on Tuesday, December 9. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 2-0. Brashear won 61-53 in their recent league bout against Atlanta (Atlanta, MO)