Bemidji Lumberjacks (Bemidji, MN) supporters were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Hermantown Hawks (Hermantown, MN), 78-76 in a non-league challenge.

With the victory, Bemidji improves its record to 7-6 on the campaign. The Lumberjacks travel to Hibbing/Victory Christian Academy (Hibbing, MN) to confront the in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 19. The come into the challenge with a record of 0-7. Hibbing/Victory Christian Academy lost 86-64 in their recent league challenge against Denfeld (Duluth, MN)

Next up, the Hawks confront the Hibbing Bluejackets (Hibbing, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 20. Hermantown will attempt to improve on its 9-2 season record.