The Tatum Eagles topped the host Troup Tigers basketball team by a final score of 56-36 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Stephenville Yellow Jackets/Honeybees (Stephenville, TX) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, December 27. Tatum will attempt to move on its 14-0 season record. The Yellow Jackets/Honeybees enter the game with a 13-5 record after their 42-29 non-league loss to Connally (Waco, TX).

With the defeat, Troup moves to 9-7 on the year. The Tigers travel to Elysian Fields (Elysian Fields, TX) to face the Yellowjackets in a 3A Region II District 16 game on Friday, January 5. The Yellowjackets enter the game with a record of 4-20.