Hickman Kewpies (Columbia, MO) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting University City Lions (St. Louis, MO), 59-34 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hickman upgrades its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Kewpies host Eureka (Eureka, MO) to play the Wildcats in a Freelance bout on Thursday, January 11. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 7-5. Eureka won 51-18 in their recent non-league bout against Whitfield (St. Louis, MO)

Next up, the Lions play the McCluer Comets (Florissant, MO) in a Suburban - Blue bout, on Wednesday, January 17. University City will attempt to upgrade on its 8-4 season record.