The Asheville Cougars basketball team (Asheville, NC), was nudged 50-45 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting T.C. Roberson Rams (Asheville, NC)

The Rams now possess a 8-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Erwin for a battle on Friday, February 3. T.C. Roberson will confront a Warriors team coming off a 48-16 league win over A.C. Reynolds (Asheville, NC). The Warriors record now stands at 12-6.

The Cougars (4-6) will now prepare for their battle against McDowell (Marion, NC). The Titans come into the battle with a 4-3 record. In their last battle, McDowell edged Enka (Enka, NC), 38-30, in a non-league battle.