Basketball Recap: Ruston Gets the Win

Ruston can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They slipped by the Airline Vikings 50-49. The win was all the more spectacular given the Bearcats' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 159th, while the Vikings are ranked 16th).

Ruston's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6. As for Airline, the defeat snapped their winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 7-2 record.

Ruston will take on Richwood in a holiday battle at at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Airline, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Ringgold at 6:00 p.m.