The Southwestern Randolph Cougars basketball team (Asheboro, NC), was nudged 56-55 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Uwharrie Charter Eagles (Asheboro, NC)

The Eagles now possess a 6-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Wheatmore for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 23. Uwharrie Charter will confront a Warriors team coming off a 47-43 non-league win over Providence Grove (Franklinville, NC). The Warriors record now stands at 6-8.

The Cougars (4-10) will now prepare for their battle against Trinity (Trinity, NC). The Bulldogs come into the non-league battle with a 6-8 record.