Ruston Bearcats (Ruston, LA) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Gibsland-Coleman Bulldogs (Gibsland, LA), 66-48 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Ruston upgrades its record to 12-4 on the year. The Bearcats host Ouachita Parish (Monroe, LA) to face the Lions in a 5A District 2 match on Friday, January 31. The Lions enter the match with a record of 19-8. Ouachita Parish lost 66-64 in their recent league match against West Monroe (West Monroe, LA)

The Bulldogs now sport a 18-15 record. They put it on the line next when they host Claiborne Christian for a C District 1 match on Friday, January 31. Gibsland-Coleman will face a Crusaders squad coming off a 78-57 non-league win over Calvin (Calvin, LA). The Crusaders record now stands at 16-12.