In Thursday's league match, the visiting Freeburg Midgets basketball team scored a tight 45-43 triumph over the Salem Wildcats.

In their next game, the Midgets meet the Nashville Hornets (Nashville, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, February 3. Freeburg will attempt to better on its 16-11 season record. The Hornets enter the match with a 26-3 record after their 83-37 league win over DuQuoin (DuQuoin, IL).

With the defeat, Salem moves to 14-13 on the year. The Wildcats host Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL) to meet the Indians in a non-league match on Saturday, February 3. The Indians enter the match with a record of 7-20. Mascoutah lost 51-38 in their recent league match against Jersey (Jerseyville, IL)