Melbourne Bulldogs (Melbourne, FL) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Cocoa Tigers (Cocoa, FL), 56-53 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Melbourne upgrades its record to 8-15 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Eau Gallie (Melbourne, FL) to battle the Commodores /Ftg in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 3. The Commodores /Ftg come into the challenge with a record of 8-12. Eau Gallie lost 59-47 in their recent non-league challenge against Bayside (Palm Bay, FL)

Next up, the Tigers battle the Satellite Scorpions (Satellite Beach, FL) in a 3A District 8 challenge, on Friday, February 4. Cocoa will attempt to improve on its 14-10 season record. The Scorpions come into the challenge with a 6-17 record after their 60-32 league loss to Holy Trinity Episcopal (Melbourne, FL).