Bryant Hornets (Bryant, AR) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Jonesboro Hurricane (Jonesboro, AR), 52-46 in a league bout.

With the win, Bryant upgrades its record to 16-12 on the season. The Hornets host Central (Little Rock, AR) to clash with the Tigers in a 6A Central bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 12-8. Central lost 51-46 in their recent league game against North Little Rock (North Little Rock, AR)

With the defeat, Jonesboro moves to 7-13 on the year. The Hurricane host Marmaduke (Marmaduke, AR) to face the Greyhounds in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 6. The Greyhounds enter the game with a record of 12-14. Marmaduke lost 62-46 in their recent league game against East Poinsett County (Lepanto, AR)