Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Silliman Institute Wildcats (Clinton, LA) and the host Hillcrest Christian Cougars (Jackson, MS), saw Silliman Institute's basketball squad overcome Hillcrest Christian by a tally of 40-27.

With the victory, Silliman Institute moves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Wildcats host Hillcrest Christian (Jackson, MS) to face the Cougars in a non-league game on Saturday, December 9. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 2-4.

With the defeat, Hillcrest Christian moves to 2-4 on the year. The Cougars host St. Aloysius (Vicksburg, MS) to face the Flashes in a non-league game on Friday, December 1. The Flashes enter the game with a record of 1-0. St. Aloysius won 39-33 in their recent non-league game against Hillcrest Christian (Jackson, MS)