In Thursday's non-league match, the host Puxico Indians basketball team scored a decisive 78-39 triumph over the Twin Rivers Royals.

In their next game, the Indians meet the Bloomfield Wildcats (Bloomfield, MO) in a Stoddard County match, on Friday, February 2. Puxico will attempt to move on its 15-1 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 9-11 record after their 61-58 non-league win over Clearwater (Piedmont, MO).

With the defeat, Twin Rivers moves to 11-8 on the year. The Royals travel to Doniphan (Doniphan, MO) to meet the Dons in a Ozark Foothills match on Saturday, February 3. The Dons enter the match with a record of 3-11. Doniphan lost 65-51 in their recent league match against Neelyville (Neelyville, MO)