Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Bearden Bears (Bearden, AR) and the host Smackover Buckaroos (Smackover, AR), saw Bearden's basketball squad overcome Smackover by a tally of 50-34.

With the victory, Bearden improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Bears host Ouachita (Donaldson, AR) to confront the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Monday, November 13. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 5-1. Ouachita won 48-41 in their recent non-league challenge against Cutter-Morning Star (Hot Springs National Park, AR)

Next up, the Buckaroos confront the Strong Bulldogs (Strong, AR) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 14. Smackover will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.