Bozeman Hawks (Bozeman, MT) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Russell Rustlers (Great Falls, MT), 63-49 in a league bout.

With the win, Bozeman upgrades its record to 8-0 on the season. The Hawks host Great Falls (Great Falls, MT) to play the Bison in a AA Eastern bout on Saturday, January 20. The Bison go into the bout with a record of 1-7. Great Falls lost 64-49 in their recent league bout against Gallatin (Bozeman, MT)

Next up, the Rustlers play the Gallatin Raptors (Bozeman, MT) in a AA Eastern bout, on Saturday, January 20. Russell will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Raptors go into the bout with a 5-3 record after their 64-49 league win over Great Falls (Great Falls, MT).