The Benjamin Russell Wildcats tipped the visiting Cullman Bearcats basketball team by a final score of 72-71 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the Dadeville Tigers (Dadeville, AL) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 4. Benjamin Russell will attempt to move on its 5-2 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 0-7 record after their 67-32 non-league loss to Childersburg (Childersburg, AL).

With the defeat, Cullman moves to 12-6 on the year. The Bearcats travel to Booker T. Washington (Miami, FL) to face the Tornadoes in a non-league game on Saturday, December 30. The Tornadoes enter the game with a record of 6-6. Booker T. Washington lost 59-57 in their recent non-league game against Escambia (Pensacola, FL)