Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the South Pontotoc Cougars (Pontotoc, MS) and the host Tupelo Golden Wave (Tupelo, MS), saw South Pontotoc's basketball squad hold off Tupelo by a tally of 67-65.

With the victory, South Pontotoc improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Houlka (Houlka, MS) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, November 14. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 2-1. Houlka lost 71-55 in their recent non-league challenge against North Pontotoc (Ecru, MS)

Next up, the Golden Wave confront the Hazel Green Trojans (Hazel Green, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 14. Tupelo will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Trojans come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 86-51 non-league win over Columbia (Huntsville, AL).