Springdale Bulldogs (Springdale, AR) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Bentonville Tigers (Bentonville, AR), 72-65 in a league bout.

With the win, Springdale upgrades its record to 16-6 on the season. The Bulldogs host Fayetteville (Fayetteville, AR) to play the Bulldogs in a 6A West bout on Friday, February 17. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 17-9. Fayetteville won 57-52 in their recent league bout against Bentonville West (Centerton, AR)

Next up, the Tigers play the Rogers Mountaineers (Rogers, AR) in a 6A West bout, on Saturday, February 18. Bentonville will attempt to upgrade on its 12-7 season record.