The Asheville Cougars topped the host McDowell Titans basketball team by a final score of 55-41 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the North Buncombe Black Hawks (Weaverville, NC) in a game, on Thursday, January 12. Asheville will attempt to move on its 9-3 season record.

With the defeat, McDowell moves to 9-2 on the year. The Titans host Erwin (Asheville, NC) to face the Warriors in a non-league game on Friday, January 13. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 8-6. Erwin won 38-35 in their recent non-league game against T.C. Roberson (Asheville, NC)