The Nowata Ironmen ran past the host Oklahoma Union Cougars basketball team by a final score of 53-40 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Ironmen face the Caney Valley Trojans (Ramona, OK) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, February 6. Nowata will attempt to move on its 8-12 season record. The Trojans enter the game with a 11-7 record after their 53-49 non-league win over Barnsdall (Barnsdall, OK).

With the defeat, Oklahoma Union moves to 2-15 on the year. The Cougars travel to Preston (Preston, OK) to face the Pirates in a non-league game on Monday, February 5. The Pirates enter the game with a record of 15-4. Preston won 79-43 in their recent league game against Beggs (Beggs, OK)