Columbus Falcons (Columbus, MS) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Meridian Wildcats (Meridian, MS), 56-42 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Columbus advances its record to 11-2 on the year. The Falcons travel to Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS) to face the Rockets in a 6A Region 2 match on Friday, December 20. The Rockets enter the match with a record of 5-6.

The Wildcats now own a 6-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Clinton for a non-league match on Friday, December 27.