Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Northwestern Trojans (Rock Hill, SC) and the host Rock Hill Bearcats (Rock Hill, SC), saw Northwestern's basketball squad hold off Rock Hill by a tally of 40-38.

With the victory, Northwestern improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign.

Next up, the Bearcats confront the Blythewood Bengals (Blythewood, SC) in a challenge, on Monday, February 6. Rock Hill will attempt to improve on its 4-15 season record. The Bengals come into the challenge with a 6-2 record after their 42-38 league win over Nation Ford (Fort Mill, SC).