In Friday's league match, the host Willard Tigers basketball team scored a tight 68-64 triumph over the Carl Junction Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Webb City Cardinals (Webb City, MO) in a Central Ozarks match, on Tuesday, February 7. Willard will attempt to move on its 4-8 season record. The Cardinals enter the match with a 15-5 record after their 67-66 league loss to Ozark (Ozark, MO).

With the defeat, Carl Junction moves to 6-12 on the year. The Bulldogs host Carthage (Carthage, MO) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 7. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 9-8. Carthage lost 70-64 in their recent league match against Republic (Republic, MO)