Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Auburn Eagles (Riner, VA) and the visiting Lord Botetourt Cavaliers (Daleville, VA), saw Auburn's basketball squad hold off Lord Botetourt by a tally of 65-63.

With the victory, Auburn improves its record to 13-7 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Galax (Galax, VA) to confront the Maroon Tide in a Mountain Empire challenge on Monday, February 5. The Maroon Tide come into the challenge with a record of 7-11. Galax lost 42-39 in their recent league challenge against Grayson County (Independence, VA)

Next up, the Cavaliers confront the Franklin County Eagles (Rocky Mount, VA) in a Blue Ridge challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Lord Botetourt will attempt to improve on its 10-11 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 6-16 record after their 82-63 non-league loss to Patrick Henry (Roanoke, VA).