Logan Thies scored 24 points to lead Trico closer to an undefeated conference title with a 60-49 victory over Carterville Wednesday night in a makeup game.
The Pioneers led 12-9 in the first quarter and 25-22 at the intermission.
Trico pulled away in the second half by outscoring Carterville 17-12 in the third and 18-15 in the fourth for the 11-point win.
Chase Heins and Jesse Smith each scored 11 points for the Pioneers in the win.
Trico improved to 16-7 overall and 8-0 in conference play.