In Thursday's league match, the visiting Mercer Cardinals basketball team scored a tight 54-47 triumph over the Tri-County Mustangs.

In their next game, the Cardinals meet the Cainsville Redmen (Cainsville, MO) in a non-league match, on Monday, February 5. Mercer will attempt to move on its 9-6 season record. The Redmen enter the match with a 0-11 record after their 66-37 non-league loss to North Harrison (Eagleville, MO).

With the defeat, Tri-County moves to 3-12 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Grundy County/Newtown-Harris (Galt, MO) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Saturday, February 3. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 16-3. Grundy County/Newtown-Harris won 59-52 in their recent league game against Winston (Winston, MO)