Elsberry Indians (Elsberry, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Louisiana Bulldogs (Louisiana, MO), 54-50 in a league match.

With the victory, Elsberry advances its record to 7-8 on the year. The Indians host Clopton (Clarksville, MO) to face the Hawks in a Eastern Missouri match on Friday, January 31. The Hawks enter the match with a record of 14-2. Clopton won 74-23 in their recent non-league match against Bowling Green (Bowling Green, MO)

The Bulldogs now own a 7-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Clopton for a Eastern Missouri match on Tuesday, February 4.