The Ruston Bearcats basketball squad (Ruston, LA), was outscored 54-41 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Richwood Rams (Monroe, LA)

With the victory, Richwood advances its record to 8-5 on the year. The Rams travel to Ouachita Parish (Monroe, LA) to meet the Lions in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 21. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 10-2. Ouachita Parish won 51-35 in their recent non-league battle against Richwood (Monroe, LA)

The Bearcats now own a 3-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Benton for a non-league battle on Thursday, January 2. Ruston will clash with a Tigers squad coming off a 57-49 non-league win over Stanley (Logansport, LA). The Tigers record now stands at 11-5.