The Hancock Bulldogs tipped the host Houghton Gremlins basketball team by a final score of 47-45 in Monday's league game.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the L'Anse Purple Hornets (L'Anse, MI) in a non-league game, on Thursday, February 23. Hancock will attempt to move on its 18-1 season record. The Purple Hornets enter the game with a 9-11 record after their 40-24 league loss to Jeffers (Painesdale, MI).

With the defeat, Houghton moves to 16-5 on the year. The Gremlins travel to Ontonagon (Ontonagon, MI) to face the Gladiators in a non-league game on Thursday, February 23. The Gladiators enter the game with a record of 15-6. Ontonagon won 39-31 in their recent league game against Wright (Ironwood, MI)