Bigelow Panthers (Bigelow, AR) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Fordyce Redbugs (Fordyce, AR), 66-59 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Bigelow moves its record to 26-2 on the year. The Panthers travel to East Poinsett County (Lepanto, AR) to face the Warriors in a non-league game on Saturday, March 2. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 21-13. East Poinsett County won 61-40 in their recent non-league game against Junction City (Junction City, AR)

With the defeat, Fordyce moves to 18-11 on the year.