In Friday's league contest, the visiting Drexel Bobcats basketball team scored a close 48-45 win over the Liberal Bulldogs.

The Bobcats (15-7) will now prepare for their contest against Rich Hill (Rich Hill, MO). The Tigers come into the Western Missouri contest with a 13-4 record. In their last contest, Rich Hill edged Midway (Cleveland, MO), 51-22, in a league contest.

In their next game, the Bulldogs battle the Rich Hill Tigers (Rich Hill, MO) in a Western Missouri contest, on Monday, February 10. Liberal will attempt to better on its 4-10 season record. The Tigers come into the contest with a 13-4 record after their 51-22 league win over Midway (Cleveland, MO).