In Friday's league match, the host Emerson Pirates basketball team scored a tight 52-45 triumph over the Strong Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the Kirby Trojans (Kirby, AR) in a non-league match, on Thursday, February 22. Emerson will attempt to better on its 18-11 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 29-10 record after their 71-61 non-league loss to Bradley (Bradley, AR).

With the defeat, Strong moves to 11-10 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Bradley (Bradley, AR) to meet the Bears in a non-league match on Wednesday, February 21. The Bears enter the match with a record of 29-1. Bradley won 71-61 in their recent non-league match against Kirby (Kirby, AR)