Monticello Billies (Monticello, AR) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Malvern Leopards (Malvern, AR), 55-54 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Monticello upgrades its record to 3-5 on the year. The Billies host Fountain Lake (Hot Springs National Park, AR) to face the Cobras in a non-league match on Friday, January 10. The Cobras enter the match with a record of 15-3.

The Leopards now sport a 3-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Star City for a non-league match on Friday, January 10.