Murphy Bulldogs (Murphy, NC) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Cherokee Braves (Cherokee, NC), 56-31 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Murphy advances its record to 10-3 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Swain County (Bryson City, NC) to face the Maroon Devils in a non-league match on Monday, February 10. The Maroon Devils enter the match with a record of 4-5.

The Braves now own a 2-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Robbinsville for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 11.