In Tuesday's league match, the visiting University Trojans basketball team scored a tight 34-32 triumph over the Belton Tigers.

In their next game, the Trojans meet the Chaparral Bobcats (Killeen, TX) in a 5A Region III District 22 match, on Friday, January 5. University will attempt to better on its 2-15 season record. The Bobcats enter the match with a 16-5 record after their 47-41 league win over Ellison (Killeen, TX).

With the defeat, Belton moves to 3-20 on the year. The Tigers travel to Waco (Waco, TX) to meet the Lions in a 5A Region III District 22 match on Friday, January 5. The Lions enter the match with a record of 9-8. Waco lost 58-31 in their recent league match against Lake Belton (Temple, TX)