Murrah Mustangs (Jackson, MS) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Ridgeland Titans (Ridgeland, MS), 72-60 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Murrah upgrades its record to 12-5 on the season. The Mustangs host Northwest Rankin (Brandon, MS) to play the Cougars in a 6A Region 3 bout on Tuesday, January 19. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 4-17. Northwest Rankin lost 71-55 in their recent league bout against Grenada (Grenada, MS)

Next up, the Titans play the Yazoo County Panthers (Yazoo City, MS) in a 4A Region 3 bout, on Tuesday, January 19. Ridgeland will attempt to upgrade on its 17-6 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 16-3 record after their 66-39 league win over McClain (Lexington, MS).