Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Lumberton Pirates (Lumberton, NC) and the host Purnell Swett Rams (Pembroke, NC), saw Lumberton's basketball squad hold off Purnell Swett by a tally of 57-56.

With the victory, Lumberton improves its record to 5-5 on the campaign. The Pirates host Cape Fear (Fayetteville, NC) to confront the Colts in a challenge on Friday, January 20. The Colts come into the challenge with a record of 8-4. Cape Fear won 61-44 in their recent league challenge against Gray's Creek (Hope Mills, NC)

Next up, the Rams confront the Gray's Creek Bears (Hope Mills, NC) in a challenge, on Friday, January 20. Purnell Swett will attempt to improve on its 3-9 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 5-5 record after their 61-44 league loss to Cape Fear (Fayetteville, NC).