Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Neosho Wildcats (Neosho, MO) and the host Carthage Tigers (Carthage, MO), saw Neosho's basketball squad hold off Carthage by a tally of 41-40.

With the victory, Neosho improves its record to 7-18 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Webb City (Webb City, MO) to confront the Cardinals in a Central Ozarks challenge on Friday, February 23. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 18-6.

Next up, the Tigers confront the Nevada Tigers (Nevada, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 22. Carthage will attempt to improve on its 14-9 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 12-9 record after their 57-22 league win over Reeds Spring (Reeds Spring, MO).