Robert C. Byrd Eagles (Clarksburg, WV) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Lincoln Cougars (Shinnston, WV), 44-38 in a league bout.

With the victory, Robert C. Byrd upgrades its record to 5-8 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Grafton (Grafton, WV) to play the Bearcats in a Big Ten bout on Friday, February 2. The Bearcats come into the bout with a record of 5-8. Grafton won 55-52 in their recent league bout against North Marion (Farmington, WV)

Next up, the Cougars play the Preston Knights (Kingwood, WV) in a Big Ten bout, on Friday, February 2. Lincoln will attempt to upgrade on its 5-8 season record. The Knights come into the bout with a 6-10 record after their 57-43 league loss to Liberty (Clarksburg, WV).