The Eureka Wildcats got by the host Ursuline Academy Bears basketball squad by a final score of 44-43 in Tuesday's non-league outing.

Next, the Wildcats clash with the Lafayette Lancers (Wildwood, MO) in a Freelance outing, on Thursday, December 19. Eureka will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record.

The Bears (4-2) will now prepare for their outing against St. Dominic (O'Fallon, MO). The Crusaders come into the Girls Independent outing with a 3-1 record.