Athens Red Hawks (Troy, MI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Troy Colts (Troy, MI), 39-28 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Athens upgrades its record to 4-1 on the season. The Red Hawks host Pontiac (Pontiac, MI) to play the Phoenix in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 13. The Phoenix go into the bout with a record of 0-2.

Next up, the Colts play the Dearborn Pioneers (Dearborn, MI) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 14. Troy will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record.