The United South Panthers tipped the visiting United Longhorns basketball team by a final score of 54-51 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Del Rio Rams (Del Rio, TX) in a 6A Region IV District 30 game, on Tuesday, January 9. United South will attempt to move on its 12-8 season record. The Rams enter the game with a 10-15 record after their 45-21 league win over Laredo LBJ (Laredo, TX).

With the defeat, United moves to 18-8 on the year. The Longhorns host Eagle Pass (Eagle Pass, TX) to face the Eagles in a 6A Region IV District 30 game on Tuesday, January 9. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 3-13.