In Monday's league match, the visiting Lockwood Tigers basketball team scored a tight 45-43 triumph over the Sarcoxie Bears.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Diamond Wildcats (Diamond, MO) in a Southwest match, on Thursday, February 15. Lockwood will attempt to better on its 16-8 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 5-17 record after their 46-24 league win over Pierce City (Pierce City, MO).

With the defeat, Sarcoxie moves to 8-13 on the year. The Bears host College Heights Christian (Joplin, MO) to meet the Cougars in a non-league match on Thursday, February 15. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 13-9. College Heights Christian won 86-32 in their recent league outing against Golden City (Golden City, MO)