Whitwell Tigers (Whitwell, TN) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Dalton Academy Pumas (Dalton, GA), 66-49 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Whitwell advances its record to 1-4 on the year. The Tigers host Rockwood (Rockwood, TN) to face the Tigers in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 2-6.

The Pumas now own a 0-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Fannin County for a A D1 Region 7 match on Friday, January 3.