The Oscar Smith Tigers ran past the visiting Hickory Hawks basketball team by a final score of 48-38 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Grassfield Grizzlies (Chesapeake, VA) in a Southeastern game, on Tuesday, February 8. Oscar Smith will attempt to move on its 6-6 season record. The Grizzlies enter the game with a 3-7 record after their 49-46 league loss to Great Bridge (Chesapeake, VA).

With the defeat, Hickory moves to 3-12 on the year. The Hawks travel to Lakeland (Suffolk, VA) to face the Cavaliers in a Southeastern game on Tuesday, February 8. The Cavaliers enter the game with a record of 8-4.