Murphy Bulldogs (Murphy, NC) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Hiwassee Dam Eagles (Murphy, NC), 38-32 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Murphy advances its record to 2-4 on the year. The Bulldogs host Cherokee (Cherokee, NC) to face the Braves in a non-league match on Friday, February 7. The Braves enter the match with a record of 4-0.

The Eagles now own a 1-2 record.