The Italy Gladiators defeated the host Hico Tigers basketball squad by a final score of 52-43 in Thursday's non-league outing.

Next, the Gladiators clash with the Florence Buffaloes (Florence, TX) in a non-league outing, on Thursday, December 5. Italy will attempt to upgrade on its 6-0 season record. The Buffaloes come into the outing with a 4-3 record after their 36-32 non-league win over Granger (Granger, TX).

The Tigers (3-4) will now prepare for their outing against Crawford (Crawford, TX). The Pirates come into the non-league outing with a 0-0 record.