The Roland-Story Norsemen tipped the host Van Meter Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 54-51 in Monday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Norsemen face the South Hamilton Hawks (Jewell, IA) in a Heart of Iowa - Large game, on Tuesday, February 6. Roland-Story will attempt to move on its 16-3 season record. The Hawks enter the game with a 16-2 record after their 55-49 league win over Prairie City-Monroe (Monroe, IA).

With the defeat, Van Meter moves to 11-9 on the year. The Bulldogs host Newton (Newton, IA) to face the Cardinals in a non-league game on Thursday, February 8. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 7-10. Newton lost 52-45 in their recent league game against Norwalk (Norwalk, IA)