The Russell Rustlers tipped the host Belgrade Panthers basketball team by a final score of 59-54 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Rustlers face the Billings West Golden Bears (Billings, MT) in a AA Eastern game, on Saturday, February 11. Russell will attempt to move on its 6-7 season record. The Golden Bears enter the game with a 11-2 record after their 53-50 league loss to Bozeman (Bozeman, MT).

With the defeat, Belgrade moves to 4-13 on the year. The Panthers host Dawson County (Glendive, MT) to face the Red Devils in a non-league game on Saturday, February 11. The Red Devils enter the game with a record of 5-10. Dawson County won 57-32 in their recent non-league game against Wolf Point (Wolf Point, MT)