Belle Tigers (Belle, MO) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Newburg Wolves (Newburg, MO), 56-49 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Belle upgrades its record to 13-9 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Eugene (Eugene, MO) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 8. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 2-14.

Next up, the Wolves play the Russellville Indians (Russellville, MO) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 8. Newburg will attempt to upgrade on its 5-10 season record. The Indians come into the bout with a 15-9 record after their 61-56 league win over Linn (Linn, MO).