Austin Black Bears (Decatur, AL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Athens Golden Eagles (Athens, AL), 42-27 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Austin upgrades its record to 8-7 on the season. The Black Bears travel to Athens (Athens, AL) to clash with the Golden Eagles in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 28. The Golden Eagles go into the bout with a record of 4-9. Athens won 32-23 in their recent non-league bout against Covington (Covington, TN)

Next up, the Golden Eagles clash with the Austin Black Bears (Decatur, AL) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 28. Athens will attempt to upgrade on its 4-10 season record. The Black Bears go into the bout with a 7-7 record after their 47-41 non-league win over Gulf Shores (Gulf Shores, AL).