Tyler HEAT (Tyler, TX) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Troup Tigers (Troup, TX), 35-29 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Tyler HEAT upgrades its record to 14-3 on the season. The travel to Cumberland Academy (Tyler, TX) to play the Knights in a non-league bout on Friday, December 8. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 4-4. Cumberland Academy won 54-9 in their recent non-league bout against Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy (Greenville, TX)

Next up, the Tigers play the Bishop Gorman Crusaders (Tyler, TX) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 7. Troup will attempt to upgrade on its 7-4 season record. The Crusaders go into the bout with a 6-7 record after their 46-19 non-league loss to Troup (Troup, TX).