Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Mexico Bulldogs (Mexico, MO) and the host Hannibal Pirates (Hannibal, MO), saw Mexico's basketball squad hold off Hannibal by a tally of 67-60.

With the victory, Mexico improves its record to 23-2 on the campaign.

Next up, the Pirates confront the Kirksville Tigers (Kirksville, MO) in a North Central Missouri challenge, on Thursday, February 22. Hannibal will attempt to improve on its 6-14 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 14-7 record after their 51-37 league win over Marshall (Marshall, MO).