Nixon Mustangs (Laredo, TX) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Alexander Bulldogs (Laredo, TX), 45-34 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Nixon upgrades its record to 13-9 on the campaign. The Mustangs host La Joya (La Joya, TX) to play the Coyotes in a non-league bout on Friday, December 9. The Coyotes come into the bout with a record of 3-10. La Joya lost 65-53 in their recent non-league bout against San Angelo Central (San Angelo, TX)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Weslaco Panthers (Weslaco, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 9. Alexander will attempt to upgrade on its 5-15 season record.