Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Helena Bengals (Helena, MT) and the visiting Big Sky Eagles (Missoula, MT), saw Helena's basketball squad overcome Big Sky by a tally of 47-39.

With the victory, Helena improves its record to 8-9 on the campaign. The Bengals travel to Butte (Butte, MT) to confront the Bulldogs in a AA Western challenge on Thursday, February 22. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 10-6. Butte won 72-63 in their recent non-league challenge against Big Sky (Missoula, MT)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Capital Bruins (Helena, MT) in a AA Western challenge, on Thursday, February 22. Big Sky will attempt to improve on its 6-10 season record. The Bruins come into the challenge with a 6-10 record after their 59-47 non-league win over Glacier (Kalispell, MT).