The Hughes BIG RED tipped the host Purcell Marian Cavaliers basketball team by a final score of 55-53 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the BIG RED face the Woodward Bulldogs (Cincinnati, OH) in a Cincinnati Metro game, on Friday, December 9. Hughes will attempt to move on its 1-1 season record. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 3-0 record after their 73-48 league win over Aiken (Cincinnati, OH).

With the defeat, Purcell Marian moves to 1-2 on the year. The Cavaliers host New Richmond (New Richmond, OH) to face the Lions in a non-league game on Saturday, December 10. The Lions enter the game with a record of 4-0. New Richmond won 60-51 in their recent non-league game against Batavia (Batavia, OH)