The Howard Eagles basketball squad (Wilson, NC), was nudged 32-27 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Greenfield Knights (Wilson, NC)

With the victory, Greenfield advances its record to 5-6 on the year. The Knights travel to South Wake (Fuquay-Varina, NC) to meet the Sabres in a non-league battle on Monday, December 9. The Sabres enter the battle with a record of 10-0. South Wake won 64-37 in their recent non-league battle against Trinity Christian (Fayetteville, NC)

The Eagles now own a 1-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Alpha Academy for a non-league battle on Monday, December 9.