Providence Christian Academy LIONS (Murfreesboro, TN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Middle Tennessee Christian Cougars (Murfreesboro, TN), 64-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Providence Christian Academy upgrades its record to 9-7 on the season. The LIONS travel to University School of Nashville (Nashville, TN) to clash with the Tigers in a Division II-A Middle District 3 bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 3-8.

Next up, the Cougars clash with the Nashville Christian Eagles (Nashville, TN) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 7. Middle Tennessee Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 4-9 season record.