Marmaduke Greyhounds (Marmaduke, AR) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Rector Cougars (Rector, AR), 49-43 in a league match.

With the victory, Marmaduke advances its record to 8-8 on the year. The Greyhounds travel to Cross County (Cherry Valley, AR) to meet the Thunderbirds in a 2A Region 3 match on Tuesday, December 10. The Thunderbirds enter the match with a record of 2-3. Cross County lost 60-55 in their recent league match against Buffalo Island Central (Monette, AR)

The Cougars now own a 3-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Riverside for a 2A Region 3 match on Tuesday, December 10.