Bernie Mules (Bernie, MO) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad overcome the visiting Gideon Eagles (Gideon, MO), 73-65 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Bernie upgrades its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Mules host Woodland (Marble Hill, MO) to face the Cardinals in a Stoddard County game on Tuesday, December 15. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 1-3. Woodland won 59-56 in their recent non-league game against Chaffee (Chaffee, MO)

With the defeat, Gideon moves to 1-1 on the year. The Eagles travel to Cooter (Cooter, MO) to face the Wildcats in a non-league game on Monday, December 14. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 3-0. Cooter won 75-51 in their recent non-league game against Piggott (Piggott, AR)