The Melrose Buffaloes basketball squad (Melrose, NM), was nudged 79-73 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Texico Wolverines (Texico, NM)

With the victory, Texico advances its record to 21-2 on the year. The Wolverines travel to Jal (Jal, NM) to meet the Panthers in a 2A District 4 battle on Tuesday, February 18. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 14-10. Jal won 49-45 in their recent league battle against Eunice (Eunice, NM)

The Buffaloes now own a 20-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Floyd for a A District 4 battle on Tuesday, February 18. Melrose will meet a Broncos squad coming off a 2-0 league win over Lake Arthur (Lake Arthur, NM). The Broncos record now stands at 8-12.