In Thursday's league match, the host Gainesville Bulldogs basketball team scored a tight 41-37 triumph over the Seymour Tigers.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the Ava Bears (Ava, MO) in a non-league match, on Friday, February 9. Gainesville will attempt to move on its 14-8 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 1-10 record after their 75-39 non-league loss to Norwood (Norwood, MO).

With the defeat, Seymour moves to 10-9 on the year. The Tigers travel to Sparta (Sparta, MO) to meet the Trojans in a non-league match on Monday, February 12. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 16-8. Sparta won 33-26 in their recent league match against Norwood (Norwood, MO)