The Kirksville Tigers basketball team (Kirksville, MO), was overwhelmed 63-25 in Thursday's league battle with the host Hannibal Pirates (Hannibal, MO)

The Pirates now possess a 13-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Fulton for a North Central Missouri battle on Friday, February 23. Hannibal will confront a Hornets team coming off a 61-40 non-league loss to Eldon (Eldon, MO). The Hornets record now stands at 13-15.

The Tigers (8-17) will now prepare for their battle against Hallsville (Hallsville, MO). The Indians come into the non-league battle with a 5-16 record.