Wright Panthers (Wright, WY) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Wind River Cougars (Pavillion, WY), 62-51 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Wright upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Panthers travel to Pine Bluffs (Pine Bluffs, WY) to play the Hornets in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 7. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 7-1.

Next up, the Cougars play the Wyoming Indian (Ethete, WY) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 20. Wind River will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The go into the bout with a 3-3 record after their 84-54 non-league loss to Tongue River (Dayton, WY).