Coweta Tigers (Coweta, OK) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting McAlester Buffaloes (McAlester, OK), 50-48 in a league bout.

With the victory, Coweta upgrades its record to 13-5 on the campaign. The Tigers host Holland Hall (Tulsa, OK) to play the Dutch in a 5A District 4 bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Dutch come into the bout with a record of 9-7. Holland Hall lost 86-34 in their recent league bout against Sapulpa (Sapulpa, OK)

Next up, the Buffaloes play the Edison Eagles (Tulsa, OK) in a 5A District 4 bout, on Tuesday, January 30. McAlester will attempt to upgrade on its 9-8 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 3-15 record after their 85-10 league loss to Memorial (Tulsa, OK).