In Thursday's non-league match, the host Bethel Bruins basketball team scored a good 48-30 triumph over the Denbigh Patriots.

In their next game, the Bruins meet the Huguenot Falcons (Richmond, VA) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 6. Bethel will attempt to better on its 8-3 season record. The Falcons enter the match with a 6-2 record after their 60-31 non-league win over Glen Allen (Glen Allen, VA).

With the defeat, Denbigh moves to 1-7 on the year. The Patriots travel to Nansemond River (Suffolk, VA) to meet the Warriors in a non-league match on Friday, January 5. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 7-1. Nansemond River won 41-31 in their recent non-league match against Wake Forest (Wake Forest, NC)