Mississippi High School Basketball - Purvis nipped by Columbia
January 26, 2024: Purvis, MS 39475 The Columbia Wildcats tipped the host Purvis Tornadoes basketball team by a final score of 42-39 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Wildcats face the Bay Tigers (Bay St. Louis, MS) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 30. Columbia will attempt to move on its 17-4 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 21-5 record after their 37-31 non-league win over Gulfport (Gulfport, MS).
With the defeat, Purvis moves to 12-7 on the year. The Tornadoes travel to Lawrence County (Monticello, MS) to face the Cougars in a 4A Region 7 game on Tuesday, January 30. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 12-9.