The Columbia Wildcats topped the host Hattiesburg Tigers basketball team by a final score of 65-51 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the East Marion Eagles (Columbia, MS) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, December 27. Columbia will attempt to move on its 13-1 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 3-5 record after their 96-49 non-league loss to Picayune (Picayune, MS).

With the defeat, Hattiesburg moves to 11-3 on the year. The Tigers host Prentiss (Prentiss, MS) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 27. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 1-8. Prentiss lost 58-57 in their recent non-league game against Bassfield (Bassfield, MS)