Nimitz Cougars (Houston, TX) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Benjamin Davis Falcons (Houston, TX), 53-51 in a league match.

With the victory, Nimitz advances its record to 16-14 on the year. The Cougars host Eisenhower (Houston, TX) to face the Eagles in a 6A Region II District 14 match on Wednesday, January 29. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 7-18. Eisenhower lost 65-38 in their recent league match against Dekaney (Houston, TX)

The Falcons now own a 8-19 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Aldine for a 6A Region II District 14 match on Wednesday, January 29. Benjamin Davis will face a Mustangs squad coming off a 54-50 league loss to Westfield (Houston, TX). The Mustangs record now stands at 19-12.