In Thursday's league match, the host Green Ridge Tigers basketball team scored a tight 60-53 triumph over the Smithton Tigers.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Northwest Mustangs (Hughesville, MO) in a non-league match, on Friday, February 2. Green Ridge will attempt to move on its 12-6 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 15-7 record after their 44-29 non-league win over Lincoln (Lincoln, MO).

With the defeat, Smithton moves to 8-12 on the year. The Tigers host Green Ridge (Green Ridge, MO) to meet the Tigers in a Kaysinger match on Monday, February 5. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 12-7. Green Ridge lost 53-38 in their recent non-league match against Northwest (Hughesville, MO)