McComb Tigers (McComb, MS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Purvis Tornadoes (Purvis, MS), 70-57 in a league bout.

With the win, McComb upgrades its record to 16-1 on the season. The Tigers travel to South Pike (Magnolia, MS) to clash with the Eagles in a 4A Region 7 bout on Friday, January 23. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 5-14. South Pike lost 42-36 in their recent league bout against Lawrence County (Monticello, MS)

Next up, the Tornadoes clash with the Columbia Wildcats (Columbia, MS) in a 4A Region 7 bout, on Friday, January 23. Purvis will attempt to upgrade on its 10-10 season record.