Fans at Thursday's non-league game between the Thayer Bobcats (Thayer, MO) and the host Mansfield Lions (Mansfield, MO), witnessed Thayer's basketball team edge Mansfield by a score of 43-42.

With the win, Thayer improves its record to 15-0 on the season. The Bobcats travel to Willow Springs (Willow Springs, MO) to meet the Bears in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 31. The Bears enter the game with a record of 3-3. Willow Springs won 78-65 in their recent league game against Houston (Houston, MO)

Next up, the Lions meet the Dora Falcons (Dora, MO) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 31. Mansfield will attempt to improve on its 6-3 season record. The Falcons enter the game with a 1-2 record after their 76-48 non-league loss to Seymour (Seymour, MO).