Belmont Cardinals (Belmont, MS) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Shannon Red Raiders (Shannon, MS), 73-26 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Belmont advances its record to 6-1 on the year. The Cardinals host Itawamba Agricultural (Fulton, MS) to face the Indians in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 3. The Indians enter the match with a record of 5-2. Itawamba Agricultural won 48-43 in their recent non-league match against Walnut (Walnut, MS)

The Red Raiders now own a 4-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host New Hope for a non-league match on Saturday, November 30. Shannon will face a Trojans squad coming off a 64-42 non-league win over Forest Hill (Jackson, MS). The Trojans record now stands at 3-0.