In Friday's non-league match, the host Alliance Bulldogs basketball team scored a tight 55-48 triumph over the McCook Bison.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the North Platte Bulldogs (North Platte, NE) in a non-league match, on Saturday, February 10. Alliance will attempt to move on its 13-7 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 4-16 record after their 73-39 non-league loss to Gering (Gering, NE).

With the defeat, McCook moves to 10-11 on the year. The Bison travel to Scottsbluff (Scottsbluff, NE) to meet the Bearcats in a non-league match on Saturday, February 10. The Bearcats enter the match with a record of 15-7. Scottsbluff won 66-57 in their recent non-league match against Lexington (Lexington, NE)