The Christian Brothers Purple Wave tipped the visiting St. Benedict at Auburndale Eagles basketball team by a final score of 55-48 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Purple Wave face the Memphis University Owls (Memphis, TN) in a Division II-AA West game, on Friday, January 27. Christian Brothers will attempt to move on its 16-4 season record. The Owls enter the game with a 15-6 record after their 56-52 league win over Briarcrest Christian (Eads, TN).

With the defeat, St. Benedict at Auburndale moves to 8-5 on the year. The Eagles travel to Munford (Munford, TN) to face the Cougars in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 24. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 11-6. Munford won 80-39 in their recent non-league game against Millington Central (Millington, TN)