Abbeville Panthers (Abbeville, SC) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Ninety Six Wildcats (Ninety Six, SC), 66-54 in a league bout.

With the victory, Abbeville upgrades its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Mid-Carolina (Prosperity, SC) to play the Rebels in a AA Region 2 bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Rebels come into the bout with a record of 8-12. Mid-Carolina lost 70-39 in their recent league bout against Newberry (Newberry, SC)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Saluda Tigers (Saluda, SC) in a AA Region 2 bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Ninety Six will attempt to upgrade on its 3-15 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 6-15 record after their 68-60 league loss to Newberry (Newberry, SC).