The Cincinnati Christian Cougars basketball squad (Fairfield, OH), was nudged 57-52 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Middletown Christian Eagles (Franklin, OH)

With the victory, Middletown Christian advances its record to 5-13 on the year. The Eagles travel to Dayton Christian (Miamisburg, OH) to meet the WARRIORS in a Metro Buckeye battle on Friday, February 7. The WARRIORS enter the battle with a record of 13-4. Dayton Christian lost 58-46 in their recent non-league battle against Archbishop Alter (Kettering, OH)

The Cougars now own a 6-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host New Miami for a Miami Valley - Miami battle on Friday, February 7. Cincinnati Christian will meet a Vikings squad coming off a 36-30 non-league loss to Spencer Center (Cincinnati, OH). The Vikings record now stands at 2-18.