The Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] Cougars tipped the visiting Surrey Mustangs basketball team by a final score of 52-47 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Garrison Troopers (Garrison, ND) in a B District 6 game, on Tuesday, February 6. Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] will attempt to move on its 10-6 season record. The Troopers enter the game with a 13-4 record after their 62-51 non-league win over Hettinger/Scranton (Hettinger, ND).

With the defeat, Surrey moves to 8-8 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Westhope/Newburg (Westhope, ND) to face the Sioux in a B District 8 game on Monday, February 5. The Sioux enter the game with a record of 15-1. Westhope/Newburg lost 56-53 in their recent league game against Bishop Ryan (Minot, ND)