Griffith Panthers (Griffith, IN) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Crown Point Bulldogs (Crown Point, IN), 59-56 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Griffith upgrades its record to 11-6 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Hammond Gavit (Hammond, IN) to play the Gladiators in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 16. The Gladiators come into the bout with a record of 3-9. Hammond Gavit won 68-42 in their recent non-league bout against Hammond Academy of Science & Tech (Hammond, IN)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Chesterton Trojans (Chesterton, IN) in a Duneland bout, on Friday, January 18. Crown Point will attempt to upgrade on its 7-5 season record.