The Smoky Mountain Mustangs ran past the visiting Tuscola Mountaineers basketball team by a final score of 60-52 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Mustangs face the East Henderson Eagles (East Flat Rock, NC) in a game, on Tuesday, February 7. Smoky Mountain will attempt to move on its 2-17 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 15-4 record after their 39-37 league loss to Pisgah (Canton, NC).

With the defeat, Tuscola moves to 4-16 on the year. The Mountaineers host West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC) to face the Falcons in a game on Tuesday, February 7. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 12-9. West Henderson lost 42-33 in their recent league battle against Franklin (Franklin, NC)