The Linden Lions tipped the host Delhi Hawks basketball team by a final score of 45-43 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Lions face the McNair Eagles (Stockton, CA) in a San Joaquin Athletic Association game, on Wednesday, January 3. Linden will attempt to move on its 3-8 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 2-11 record after their 58-54 non-league loss to Riverbank (Riverbank, CA).

With the defeat, Delhi moves to 5-10 on the year. The Hawks travel to Waterford (Waterford, CA) to face the Wildcats in a Southern League game on Wednesday, January 3. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 8-8. Waterford won 41-40 in their recent non-league game against Millennium (Tracy, CA)