In Saturday's non-league match, the host Cannon Cougars basketball team scored a decisive 87-65 triumph over the Freedom Patriots.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the West Charlotte Lions (Charlotte, NC) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, December 20. Cannon will attempt to move on its 13-2 season record. The Lions enter the match with a 7-3 record after their 65-49 league win over Hopewell (Huntersville, NC).

With the defeat, Freedom moves to 5-3 on the year. The Patriots host A.C. Reynolds (Asheville, NC) to meet the Rockets in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 20. The Rockets enter the match with a record of 5-4. A.C. Reynolds won 62-60 in their recent non-league match against Fulton (Knoxville, TN)