The Florence Eagles (Florence, MS) basketball edged the host Richland Rangers (Richland, MS), 48-44 in Thursday's non-league bout.

The Eagles now possess a 4-2 record. They play next when they travel to Morton for a non-league bout on Friday, December 13. Florence will play a Panthers team coming off a 57-51 non-league win over Northeast Lauderdale (Meridian, MS). The Panthers record now stands at 3-5.

With the loss, Richland falls to 4-6 on the campaign. The Rangers host Murrah (Jackson, MS) to play the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Friday, December 13. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 2-9. Murrah lost 57-44 in their recent non-league bout against Warren Central (Vicksburg, MS)