Delhi Bears (Delhi, LA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Cox Cougars (Harvey, LA), 66-49 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Delhi upgrades its record to 9-8 on the season. The Bears travel to Avoyelles Charter (Mansura, LA) to play the in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 27. The go into the bout with a record of 16-0. Avoyelles Charter won 56-53 in their recent non-league bout against Alexandria (Alexandria, LA)

Next up, the Cougars play the Carver Collegiate Academy Rams (New Orleans, LA) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 4. Cox will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record.