The Monett Cubs tipped the host Diamond Wildcats basketball team by a final score of 38-37 in Wednesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cubs face the Mt. Vernon Mountaineers (Mt. Vernon, MO) in a Big 8 game, on Friday, January 7. Monett will attempt to move on its 2-9 season record. The Mountaineers enter the game with a 6-5 record after their 56-48 non-league loss to O'Fallon (O'Fallon, IL).

With the defeat, Diamond moves to 3-5 on the year. The Wildcats host Seneca (Seneca, MO) to face the Indians in a non-league game on Friday, January 7. The Indians enter the game with a record of 2-3.