Africentric Early College Nubians (Columbus, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting West Cowboys (Columbus, OH), 61-56 in a league bout.

With the win, Africentric Early College upgrades its record to 3-5 on the season. The Nubians travel to Marion-Franklin (Columbus, OH) to play the Red Devils in a Columbus City - South bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Red Devils go into the bout with a record of 3-5. Marion-Franklin lost 76-39 in their recent league bout against Walnut Ridge (Columbus, OH)

Next up, the Cowboys play the Independence 76ers (Columbus, OH) in a Columbus City - South bout, on Tuesday, January 9. West will attempt to upgrade on its 4-6 season record. The 76ers go into the bout with a 0-8 record after their 84-46 league loss to Eastmoor Academy (Columbus, OH).