The Chester Cyclones basketball squad (Chester, SC), was outscored 68-50 in Thursday's league battle with the host Columbia Capitals (Columbia, SC)

With the victory, Columbia advances its record to 5-17 on the year. The Capitals travel to Chester (Chester, SC) to meet the Cyclones in a AA Region 3 battle on Friday, February 7. The Cyclones enter the battle with a record of 6-9. Chester lost 76-38 in their recent league battle against Clinton (Clinton, SC)

The Cyclones now own a 6-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Columbia for a AA Region 3 battle on Friday, February 7. Chester will meet a Capitals squad coming off a 48-44 league loss to Fairfield Central (Winnsboro, SC). The Capitals record now stands at 4-17.