Drexel Bobcats (Drexel, MO) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Hume Hornets (Hume, MO), 31-29 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Drexel upgrades its record to 8-3 on the campaign. The Bobcats host Lakeland (Deepwater, MO) to play the Vikings in a Western Missouri bout on Friday, January 5. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 3-5.

Next up, the Hornets play the Kingsville Tigers (Kingsville, MO) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 15. Hume will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record.