Nevada Tigers (Nevada, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host El Dorado Springs Bulldogs (El Dorado Springs, MO), 53-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Nevada upgrades its record to 8-8 on the season. The Tigers host Monett (Monett, MO) to clash with the Cubs in a Big 8 bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Cubs go into the bout with a record of 5-11. Monett lost 69-49 in their recent league bout against Seneca (Seneca, MO)

Next up, the Bulldogs clash with the McDonald County Mustangs (Anderson, MO) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 29. El Dorado Springs will attempt to upgrade on its 9-9 season record.