Rice Bulldogs (Rice, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Blooming Grove Lions (Blooming Grove, TX), 56-55 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Rice advances its record to 3-0 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Blooming Grove (Blooming Grove, TX) to face the Lions in a non-league match on Friday, December 6. The Lions enter the match with a record of 3-3. Blooming Grove won 82-74 in their recent non-league match against Robinson (Robinson, TX)

The Lions now own a 3-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Robinson for a non-league match on Thursday, December 5. Blooming Grove will face a Rockets squad coming off a 68-58 non-league loss to Buffalo (Buffalo, TX). The Rockets record now stands at 4-8.