Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Carthage Tigers (Carthage, MO), 60-54 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Joplin upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Eagles host Lee's Summit (Lee's Summit, MO) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 16. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 0-2. Lee's Summit lost 53-41 in their recent league bout against Lee's Summit North (Lee's Summit, MO)

Coming up next, the Tigers confront the Central Bulldogs (Springfield, MO) in a non-league battle, on Tuesday, December 13. Carthage will attempt to improve on its 3-1 season record. The Bulldogs come into the battle with a 6-1 record after their 82-71 non-league win over Whitehaven (Memphis, TN).