The Branson Pirates routed the visiting Carthage Tigers basketball team by a final score of 71-43 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Nixa Eagles (Nixa, MO) in a Central Ozarks game, on Friday, February 20. Branson will attempt to move on its 24-1 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 17-5 record after their 62-58 league win over Willard (Willard, MO).

With the defeat, Carthage moves to 4-7 on the year. The Tigers travel to Joplin (Joplin, MO) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Monday, February 23. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 11-13. Joplin won 70-40 in their recent league game against West Plains (West Plains, MO)