Evangelical Christian Eagles (Cordova, TN) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Harding Academy Lions (Memphis, TN), 43-31 in a league bout.

With the victory, Evangelical Christian upgrades its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Eagles host First Assembly Christian (Cordova, TN) to play the Crusaders in a Division II-A West District 6 bout on Friday, January 26. The Crusaders come into the bout with a record of 16-3. First Assembly Christian won 63-51 in their recent league bout against Lausanne Collegiate (Memphis, TN)

Next up, the Lions play the Lausanne Collegiate Lynx (Memphis, TN) in a Division II-A West District 6 bout, on Friday, January 26. Harding Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 11-5 season record. The Lynx come into the bout with a 5-10 record after their 63-51 league loss to First Assembly Christian (Cordova, TN).