Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Falkner Eagles (Falkner, MS) and the visiting Ashland Blue Devils (Ashland, MS), saw Falkner's basketball squad hold off Ashland by a tally of 64-62.

With the victory, Falkner improves its record to 13-11 on the year. The Eagles travel to Smithville (Smithville, MS) to face the Seminoles in a non-league game on Monday, February 12. The Seminoles enter the game with a record of 12-18. Smithville lost 44-37 in their recent non-league game against West Union (Myrtle, MS)

With the defeat, Ashland moves to 9-14 on the year. The Blue devils travel to West Union (Myrtle, MS) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Monday, February 12. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 18-9. West Union won 44-37 in their recent non-league game against Smithville (Smithville, MS)