Russellville Panthers (Russellville, KY) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Hart County Raiders (Munfordville, KY), 75-71 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Russellville upgrades its record to 2-3 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Hopkins County Central (Madisonville, KY) to play the Storm in a non-league bout on Friday, December 16. The Storm come into the bout with a record of 2-2.

Next up, the Raiders play the Green County Dragons (Greensburg, KY) in a District 18 bout, on Friday, December 16. Hart County will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record.