Gilbert Tigers (Gilbert, AZ) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Hamilton Huskies (Chandler, AZ), 40-31 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Gilbert upgrades its record to 5-5 on the season. The Tigers travel to Perry (Gilbert, AZ) to play the Pumas in a non-league bout on Friday, December 16. The Pumas go into the bout with a record of 10-0. Perry won 89-55 in their recent non-league bout against Boulder Creek (Anthem, AZ)

Next up, the Huskies play the Mesa Jackrabbits (Mesa, AZ) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 3. Hamilton will attempt to upgrade on its 1-9 season record.