The Foard Tigers basketball squad (Newton, NC), lost 36-26 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting East Lincoln Mustangs (Denver, NC)

With the victory, East Lincoln advances its record to 10-0 on the year. The Mustangs travel to St. Stephens (Hickory, NC) to meet the Indians in a battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Indians enter the battle with a record of 6-5. St. Stephens lost 48-42 in their recent non-league battle against North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC)

The Tigers now own a 2-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to North Lincoln for a battle on Tuesday, January 14. Foard will meet a Knights squad coming off a 48-42 non-league win over St. Stephens (Hickory, NC). The Knights record now stands at 8-1.