The Western Panthers routed the visiting Mason Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 59-36 in Monday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Coldwater Cardinals (Coldwater, MI) in a Interstate 8 game, on Friday, February 9. Western will attempt to move on its 9-7 season record. The Cardinals enter the game with a 14-3 record after their 32-25 league win over Northwest (Jackson, MI).

With the defeat, Mason moves to 6-7 on the year. The Bulldogs host Charlotte (Charlotte, MI) to face the Orioles in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 6. The Orioles enter the game with a record of 3-12. Charlotte lost 62-31 in their recent league game against Lansing Catholic (Lansing, MI)