Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Mercer Cardinals (Mercer, MO) and the visiting Tri-County Mustangs (Jamesport, MO), saw Mercer's basketball squad overcome Tri-County by a tally of 61-47.

With the victory, Mercer improves its record to 2-2 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Linn County (Purdin, MO) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 18. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 0-5. Linn County lost 71-26 in their recent league challenge against Meadville (Meadville, MO)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the St. Joseph Christian Lions (St. Joseph, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 12. Tri-County will attempt to improve on its 1-4 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 6-1 record after their 55-53 league win over North Harrison (Eagleville, MO).