In Thursday's non-league test, the Belle Tigers (Belle, MO) basketball squad got by the host Hermann Bearcats (Hermann, MO), by a score of 52-48.

Next, the Tigers encounter the St. James Tigers (St. James, MO) in a non-league test, on Saturday, January 31. Belle will attempt to improve on its 18-2 season record. The Tigers come into the test with a 4-4 record after their 64-51 non-league loss to Rolla (Rolla, MO).

With the loss, Hermann falls to 5-4 on the campaign. The Bearcats host Sullivan (Sullivan, MO) to play the Eagles in a Four Rivers bout on Tuesday, February 3. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 1-5.