Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons (Punta Gorda, FL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Barron Collier Cougars (Naples, FL), 34-32 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Charlotte upgrades its record to 9-1 on the season. The Fightin' Tarpons travel to Port Charlotte (Port Charlotte, FL) to play the Pirates in a non-league bout on Monday, January 8. The Pirates go into the bout with a record of 6-2.

Next up, the Cougars play the Neumann Celtics (Naples, FL) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 17. Barron Collier will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record.