Morton Panthers (Morton, MS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Collins Tigers (Collins, MS), 62-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Morton upgrades its record to 5-16 on the season. The Panthers travel to Ridgeland (Ridgeland, MS) to play the Titans in a non-league bout on Friday, February 6. The Titans go into the bout with a record of 21-3. Ridgeland won 59-46 in their recent non-league bout against Warren Central (Vicksburg, MS)

Next up, the Tigers play the St. Andrews Episcopal Saints (Ridgeland, MS) in a 3A Region 6 bout, on Friday, February 6. Collins will attempt to upgrade on its 8-9 season record. The Saints go into the bout with a 9-9 record after their 67-33 league win over McLaurin (Florence, MS).