In Monday's non-league match, the visiting Piedmont Panthers basketball team scored a tight 48-42 triumph over the Harding University Rams.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Anson Bearcats (Wadesboro, NC) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 2. Piedmont will attempt to move on its 2-7 season record. The Bearcats enter the match with a 5-1 record after their 57-40 non-league win over South Stanly (Norwood, NC).

With the defeat, Harding University moves to 0-6 on the year. The Rams host Mallard Creek (Charlotte, NC) to meet the Mavericks in a match on Friday, January 5. The Mavericks enter the match with a record of 3-5.