Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Galena Bears (Galena, MO) and the host Exeter Tigers (Exeter, MO), saw Galena's basketball squad hold off Exeter by a tally of 72-70.

With the victory, Galena improves its record to 4-6 on the campaign. The Bears host Bradleyville (Bradleyville, MO) to confront the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 21. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 0-9.

Next up, the Tigers confront the Billings Wildcats (Billings, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Exeter will attempt to improve on its 2-6 season record.