Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hot Springs Bison (Hot Springs, SD) and the host Alliance Bulldogs (Alliance, NE), saw Hot Springs's basketball squad hold off Alliance by a tally of 39-37.

With the victory, Hot Springs improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Bison travel to New Underwood (New Underwood, SD) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 20. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 2-0.

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Torrington Trailblazers (Torrington, WY) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 13. Alliance will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The Trailblazers come into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 68-58 non-league loss to Pine Bluffs (Pine Bluffs, WY).