Ensworth Tigers (Nashville, TN) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Evangel Christian Eagles (Louisville, KY), 65-60 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Ensworth upgrades its record to 5-8 on the campaign. The Tigers host Montgomery Bell Academy (Nashville, TN) to play the Big Red in a Division II-AA Middle bout on Tuesday, January 2. The Big Red come into the bout with a record of 3-2. Montgomery Bell Academy won 50-37 in their recent non-league bout against Cullman (Cullman, AL)

Next up, the Eagles play the Taylor County Cardinals (Campbellsville, KY) in a non-league bout, on Sunday, January 7. Evangel Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 9-2 season record.