The Neosho Wildcats tipped the host Joplin Eagles basketball team by a final score of 47-40 in Monday's league game.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the Nevada Tigers (Nevada, MO) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, February 6. Neosho will attempt to move on its 4-10 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 10-6 record after their 54-32 league win over Cassville (Cassville, MO).

With the defeat, Joplin moves to 4-13 on the year. The Eagles travel to Willard (Willard, MO) to face the Tigers in a Central Ozarks game on Friday, February 9. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 5-11. Willard lost 49-29 in their recent league game against Webb City (Webb City, MO)