Brooks Tigers (Benoit, MS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Shaw Hawks (Shaw, MS), 51-50 in a league bout.

With the win, Brooks upgrades its record to 10-9 on the season. The Tigers host Coldwater (Coldwater, MS) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 0-16.

Next up, the Hawks play the Coldwater Cougars (Coldwater, MS) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 2. Shaw will attempt to upgrade on its 5-14 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 0-16 record after their 84-36 non-league loss to North Panola (Sardis, MS).