Tularosa Wildcats (Tularosa, NM) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Santa Rosa Lions (Santa Rosa, NM), 46-42 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Tularosa upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Wildcats host Alamogordo (Alamogordo, NM) to face the Tigers in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 15. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 0-1.

The Lions now sport a 3-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Tucumcari for a non-league match on Saturday, January 25.