Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Bradley Bears (Bradley, AR) and the visiting Kirby Trojans (Kirby, AR), saw Bradley's basketball squad hold off Kirby by a tally of 27-26.

With the victory, Bradley improves its record to 20-4 on the campaign. The Bears host Spring Hill (Hope, AR) to confront the Bears in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 9. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 7-13.

Next up, the Trojans confront the Lafayette County Cougars (Stamps, AR) in a 1A Region 7 challenge, on Thursday, February 1. Kirby will attempt to improve on its 20-6 season record.