The Tri-County Mustangs defeated the host Mercer Cardinals basketball squad by a final score of 62-43 in Friday's league outing.

Next, the Mustangs clash with the Grundy County/Newtown-Harris Panthers (Galt, MO) in a HDC outing, on Tuesday, February 18. Tri-County will attempt to upgrade on its 7-8 season record. The Panthers come into the outing with a 13-8 record after their 63-41 non-league win over East Harrison [Ridgeway/Cainsville] (Ridgeway, MO).

The Cardinals (3-12) will now prepare for their outing against Trenton (Trenton, MO). The Bulldogs come into the non-league outing with a 11-9 record.