Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the McAlester Buffaloes (McAlester, OK) and the host Durant Lions (Durant, OK), saw McAlester's basketball squad hold off Durant by a tally of 44-40.

With the victory, McAlester improves its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Buffaloes host Edison (Tulsa, OK) to confront the Eagles in a 5A District 4 challenge on Tuesday, December 12. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 0-2.

Next up, the Lions confront the Sulphur Bulldogs (Sulphur, OK) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 7. Durant will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record.