Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Republic Tigers (Republic, MO) and the visiting Rolla Bulldogs (Rolla, MO), saw Republic's basketball squad hold off Rolla by a tally of 66-59.

With the victory, Republic improves its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Kickapoo (Springfield, MO) to confront the Chiefs in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 21. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Ozark Tigers (Ozark, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 5. Rolla will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 76-70 non-league loss to Parkview (Springfield, MO).