In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Tuscola Mountaineers basketball team scored a tight 36-32 triumph over the Smoky Mountain Mustangs.

In their next game, the Mountaineers meet the Smoky Mountain Mustangs (Sylva, NC) in a non-league match, on Friday, February 3. Tuscola will attempt to better on its 13-4 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 9-8 record after their 52-19 league loss to Franklin (Franklin, NC).

With the defeat, Smoky Mountain moves to 9-9 on the year. The Mustangs host Tuscola (Waynesville, NC) to meet the Mountaineers in a non-league match on Friday, February 3. The Mountaineers enter the match with a record of 12-4. Tuscola 0-0 in their recent league match against Pisgah (Canton, NC)