In Tuesday's league match, the host Republic Tigers basketball team scored a decisive 63-36 triumph over the Ozark Tigers.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Neosho Wildcats (Neosho, MO) in a Central Ozarks match, on Friday, February 16. Republic will attempt to move on its 13-9 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 6-17 record after their 53-39 non-league win over East Newton (Granby, MO).

With the defeat, Ozark moves to 4-8 on the year. The Tigers travel to Carl Junction (Carl Junction, MO) to confront the Bulldogs in a Central Ozarks challenge on Thursday, February 15. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 10-11. Carl Junction won 52-51 in their recent league challenge against Neosho (Neosho, MO)