In Thursday's league match, the host Lumberton Panthers basketball team scored a decisive 74-26 triumph over the Salem Wildcats.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the East Marion Eagles (Columbia, MS) in a 1A Region 8 match, on Friday, February 9. Lumberton will attempt to move on its 20-6 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 11-10 record after their 51-42 league win over Enterprise (Brookhaven, MS).

With the defeat, Salem moves to 2-17 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Nanih Waiya (Louisville, MS) to meet the Warriors in a non-league match on Monday, February 12. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 23-2. Nanih Waiya won 52-31 in their recent non-league match against Velma Jackson (Camden, MS)