Stevens Point Panthers (Stevens Point, WI) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Marshfield Tigers (Marshfield, WI), 44-41 in a league bout.

With the victory, Stevens Point upgrades its record to 7-4 on the campaign. The Panthers host Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) to play the Red Raiders in a Wisconsin Valley bout on Friday, January 13. The Red Raiders come into the bout with a record of 3-10. Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln lost 57-38 in their recent league bout against Merrill (Merrill, WI)

Next up, the Tigers play the Wausau West Warriors (Wausau, WI) in a Wisconsin Valley bout, on Friday, January 13. Marshfield will attempt to upgrade on its 11-2 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 8-5 record after their 77-26 league win over Wausau East (Wausau, WI).