The Newton Tigers basketball squad (Newton, MS), was nudged 75-68 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Laurel Golden Tornadoes (Laurel, MS)

With the victory, Laurel advances its record to 15-7 on the year. The Golden Tornadoes host Bay Springs (Bay Springs, MS) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league outing on Monday, January 20. The Bulldogs come into the outing with a record of 17-4. Bay Springs won 65-35 in their recent non-league outing against West Jones (Laurel, MS)

The Tigers (11-6) will now prepare for their outing against Newton County (Decatur, MS). The Cougars come into the non-league outing with a 9-6 record. In their last outing, Newton County held off Leake Central (Carthage, MS), 67-60, in a league outing.