Nevada Tigers (Nevada, MO) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Monett Cubs (Monett, MO), 49-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Nevada upgrades its record to 6-10 on the season. The Tigers travel to Reeds Spring (Reeds Spring, MO) to clash with the Wolves in a Big 8 bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Wolves go into the bout with a record of 2-7.

Next up, the Cubs clash with the McDonald County Mustangs (Anderson, MO) in a Big 8 bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Monett will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 6-6 record after their 49-44 league win over East Newton (Granby, MO).