Fans at Tuesday's non-league battle between the Alcorn Central Bears (Glen, MS) and the visiting Belmont Cardinals (Belmont, MS), witnessed Alcorn Central's basketball squad hold off Belmont by a count of 62-55.

With the victory, Alcorn Central advances its record to 11-7 on the year. The Bears host Mantachie (Mantachie, MS) to meet the Mustangs in a battle on Thursday, January 15. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 7-11. Mantachie lost 89-51 in their recent league challenge against Kossuth (Kossuth, MS)

In their next game, the Cardinals battle the Booneville Blue Devils (Booneville, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 16. Belmont will attempt to improve on its 3-15 season record. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a 12-3 record after their 78-45 non-league win over Corinth (Corinth, MS).