In Thursday's non-league match, the host Natchitoches Central Chiefs basketball team scored a tight 60-56 triumph over the Ruston Bearcats.

In their next game, the Chiefs face the Ruston Bearcats (Ruston, LA) in a non-league match, on Thursday, March 7. Natchitoches Central will attempt to move on its 30-7 season record. The Bearcats enter the match with a 22-9 record after their 62-55 non-league win over Zachary (Zachary, LA).

With the defeat, Ruston moves to 22-11 on the year. The Bearcats travel to Natchitoches Central (Natchitoches, LA) to face the Chiefs in a non-league match on Thursday, March 7. The Chiefs enter the match with a record of 28-7. Natchitoches Central won 72-58 in their recent non-league challenge against Denham Springs (Denham Springs, LA)