The Smithton Tigers basketball squad (Smithton, MO), was crushed 68-17 in Monday's league battle with the host Northwest Mustangs (Hughesville, MO)

With the victory, Northwest improves its record to 4-0 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Wellington-Napoleon (Wellington, MO) to encounter the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 8. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 3-0.

In their next game, the Tigers encounter the Slater Wildcats (Slater, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 6. Smithton will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record.