The Lamar Christian Lions tipped the visiting Columbia Academy Cougars basketball team by a final score of 45-44 in Monday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Lions face the Laurel Christian Lions (Laurel, MS) in a MAIS 3A District 3 game, on Tuesday, November 28. Lamar Christian will attempt to move on its 5-2 season record. The Lions enter the game with a 2-4 record after their 63-49 non-league loss to Wayne Academy (Waynesboro, MS).

With the defeat, Columbia Academy moves to 0-3 on the year. The Cougars travel to Park Place Christian Academy (Pearl, MS) to face the Crusaders in a non-league game on Tuesday, November 21. The Crusaders enter the game with a record of 7-4. Park Place Christian Academy won 64-50 in their recent non-league game against Canton Academy (Canton, MS)