St. Mary Tigers (Natchitoches, LA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Converse Wildcats (Converse, LA), 47-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, St. Mary upgrades its record to 3-0 on the season. The Tigers host River Oaks (Monroe, LA) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Friday, December 9. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 0-6. River Oaks lost 60-54 in their recent non-league challenge against Beekman (Bastrop, LA)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Hornbeck Hornets (Hornbeck, LA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 9. Converse will attempt to improve on its 2-5 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 8-1 record after their 53-49 non-league win over Bolton (Alexandria, LA).