Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Somerset Briar Jumpers (Somerset, KY) and the host Barbourville Tigers (Barbourville, KY), saw Somerset's basketball squad hold off Barbourville by a tally of 82-78.

With the victory, Somerset improves its record to 3-6 on the campaign. The Briar Jumpers travel to Leslie County (Hyden, KY) to confront the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 22. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 1-5. Leslie County lost 66-53 in their recent non-league challenge against Barbourville (Barbourville, KY)

Next up, the Tigers confront the Whitley County Colonels (Williamsburg, KY) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 11. Barbourville will attempt to improve on its 4-2 season record.