The Mescalero Apache Chiefs topped the visiting Crownpoint Eagles basketball team by a final score of 80-61 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Chiefs face the New Mexico Military Institute Colts (Roswell, NM) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 22. Mescalero Apache will attempt to move on its 9-6 season record. The Colts enter the game with a 2-3 record after their 65-47 non-league loss to Non Varsity Opponent (, ).

With the defeat, Crownpoint moves to 2-15 on the year. The Eagles host Thoreau (Thoreau, NM) to face the Hawks in a 3A District 1 game on Wednesday, January 23. The Hawks enter the game with a record of 8-9. Thoreau lost 67-50 in their recent non-league game against Menaul (Albuquerque, NM)