Mize Bulldogs (Mize, MS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host McLaurin Tigers (Florence, MS), 50-32 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Mize upgrades its record to 11-1 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Sacred Heart (Hattiesburg, MS) to play the Crusaders in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 2. The Crusaders go into the bout with a record of 0-9. Sacred Heart lost 57-21 in their recent non-league bout against Purvis (Purvis, MS)

Next up, the Tigers play the Collins Tigers (Collins, MS) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 21. McLaurin will attempt to upgrade on its 2-11 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 3-10 record after their 71-61 non-league win over Seminary (Seminary, MS).