In Saturday's non-league match, the host Bruce Trojans basketball team scored a decisive 60-29 triumph over the Nettleton Tigers.

In their next game, the Trojans confront the Coffeeville Pirates (Coffeeville, MS) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 20. Bruce will attempt to better on its 9-2 season record. The Pirates enter the match with a 8-11 record after their 69-46 league loss to Drew (Drew, MS).

With the defeat, Nettleton moves to 6-14 on the year. The Tigers host South Pontotoc (Pontotoc, MS) to confront the Cougars in a 3A Region 2 match on Tuesday, January 17. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 2-17. South Pontotoc lost 57-45 in their recent league match against Water Valley (Water Valley, MS)