The Hough Huskies basketball squad (Cornelius, NC), was nudged 54-48 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Mallard Creek Mavericks (Charlotte, NC)

With the victory, Mallard Creek advances its record to 7-13 on the year. The Mavericks travel to West Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC) to meet the Hawks in a battle on Tuesday, February 11. The Hawks enter the battle with a record of 4-12.

The Huskies now own a 11-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Harding University for a battle on Tuesday, February 11. Hough will meet a Rams squad coming off a 60-59 non-league win over West Charlotte (Charlotte, NC). The Rams record now stands at 10-9.