In Thursday's non-league match, the host Tabernacle Christian Conquerors basketball team scored a tight 68-63 triumph over the Hickory Hawks Hawks.

In their next game, the Conquerors face the Asheville School (Independent) Blues (Asheville, NC) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 29. Tabernacle Christian will attempt to move on its 10-9 season record. The Blues enter the match with a 4-12 record after their 63-60 league win over Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (Rabun Gap, GA).

With the defeat, Hickory Hawks moves to 8-6 on the year. The Hawks travel to South Charlotte Thunder (Matthews, NC) to face the Thunder in a non-league match on Friday, January 26. The Thunder enter the match with a record of 14-8. South Charlotte Thunder won 70-53 in their recent non-league match against Comenius (Fort Mill, SC)