Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Moberly Spartans (Moberly, MO) and the host Marshall Owls (Marshall, MO), saw Moberly's basketball squad hold off Marshall by a tally of 61-57.

With the victory, Moberly improves its record to 10-6 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Warrensburg (Warrensburg, MO) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 2. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 7-8. Warrensburg lost 66-61 in their recent league challenge against Smith-Cotton (Sedalia, MO)

Next up, the Owls confront the Mexico Bulldogs (Mexico, MO) in a North Central Missouri challenge, on Friday, February 3. Marshall will attempt to improve on its 2-9 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 5-12 record after their 73-55 league loss to Hannibal (Hannibal, MO).