The Willard Tigers tipped the visiting Carthage Tigers basketball team by a final score of 48-42 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Republic Tigers (Republic, MO) in a Central Ozarks game, on Tuesday, February 21. Willard will attempt to move on its 6-8 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 21-3 record after their 63-32 league win over Neosho (Neosho, MO).

With the defeat, Carthage moves to 10-14 on the year. The Tigers travel to Neosho (Neosho, MO) to face the Wildcats in a non-league game on Monday, February 20. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 5-10. Neosho lost 63-32 in their recent league game against Republic (Republic, MO)