Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Hermitage Panthers (Richmond, VA) and the host Freeman Mavericks (Richmond, VA), saw Hermitage's basketball squad hold off Freeman by a tally of 29-27.

With the victory, Hermitage improves its record to 15-0 on the campaign. The Panthers host Glen Allen (Glen Allen, VA) to play the Jaguars in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 3. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a record of 5-6.

Next up, the Mavericks play the J.R. Tucker Tigers (Henrico, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 3. Freeman will attempt to improve on its 8-7 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 1-10 record after their 57-35 non-league win over Maggie Walker (Richmond, VA).