Harding Academy Wildcats (Searcy, AR) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs (North Little Rock, AR), 61-41 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Harding Academy upgrades its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Atkins (Atkins, AR) to play the Red Devils in a non-league bout on Friday, December 2. The Red Devils come into the bout with a record of 2-0. Atkins won 50-36 in their recent non-league bout against Ozark (Ozark, AR)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Atkins Red Devils (Atkins, AR) in a 3A Region 5 bout, on Tuesday, December 6. Central Arkansas Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record.