The Southwestern Randolph Cougars basketball squad (Asheboro, NC), was outscored 34-24 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Providence Grove Patriots (Franklinville, NC)

With the victory, Providence Grove advances its record to 3-3 on the year. The Patriots host East Davidson (Thomasville, NC) to meet the Golden Eagles in a non-league battle on Wednesday, December 18. The Golden Eagles enter the battle with a record of 0-7. East Davidson lost 50-34 in their recent non-league battle against North Davidson (Lexington, NC)

The Cougars now own a 1-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Jordan-Matthews for a non-league battle on Wednesday, December 18. Southwestern Randolph will meet a Jets squad coming off a 57-47 non-league win over North Moore (Robbins, NC). The Jets record now stands at 1-6.