Hough Huskies (Cornelius, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Mallard Creek Mavericks (Charlotte, NC), 44-42 in a league match.

With the victory, Hough upgrades its record to 8-5 on the year. The Huskies travel to Harding University (Charlotte, NC) to face the Rams in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 14. The Rams enter the match with a record of 7-5.

The Mavericks now sport a 4-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host West Mecklenburg for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 14. Mallard Creek will face a Hawks squad coming off a 51-21 non-league loss to North Mecklenburg (Huntersville, NC). The Hawks record now stands at 4-5.