Nederland Bulldogs (Nederland, TX) backers went home pleased Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Bridge City Cardinals (Bridge City, TX), 51-50 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Nederland advances its record to 4-1 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Little Cypress-Mauriceville (Orange, TX) to face the Bears in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 9. The Bears enter the match with a record of 1-6. Little Cypress-Mauriceville lost 53-34 in their recent non-league contest against Huntington (Huntington, TX)

In their next game, the Cardinals battle the Port Neches-Groves Indians (Port Neches, TX) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, December 9. Bridge City will attempt to better on its 6-4 season record. The Indians enter the match with a 4-1 record after their 58-44 non-league win over St. Louis Catholic (Lake Charles, LA).