Concordia Panthers (Concordia, KS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Abilene Cowboys (Abilene, KS), 49-37 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Concordia upgrades its record to 7-7 on the season. The Panthers host Chapman (Chapman, KS) to play the Fighting Irish in a non-league bout on Friday, February 9. The Fighting Irish go into the bout with a record of 6-9. Chapman won 45-33 in their recent non-league bout against Wamego (Wamego, KS)

Next up, the Cowboys play the Wamego Red Raiders (Wamego, KS) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 9. Abilene will attempt to upgrade on its 0-16 season record. The Red Raiders go into the bout with a 13-2 record after their 45-33 non-league loss to Chapman (Chapman, KS).