Sam Houston Texans (Arlington, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Lamar Vikings (Arlington, TX), 40-34 in a league bout.

With the win, Sam Houston upgrades its record to 18-9 on the season. The Texans host Martin (Arlington, TX) to confront the Warriors in a 6A Region I District 8 challenge on Friday, February 3. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 13-15. Martin won 35-27 in their recent league challenge against Lamar (Arlington, TX)

Next up, the Vikings confront the Grand Prairie Gophers (Grand Prairie, TX) in a 6A Region I District 8 challenge, on Friday, February 3. Lamar will attempt to improve on its 2-18 season record. The Gophers come into the challenge with a 6-14 record after their 85-17 league loss to South Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie, TX).