The Cyprus Pirates tipped the host Hunter Wolverines basketball team by a final score of 41-39 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Cottonwood Colts (Salt Lake City, UT) in a 5A Region 2 game, on Tuesday, January 19. Cyprus will attempt to move on its 2-8 season record. The Colts enter the game with a 3-6 record after their 83-75 league win over Granger (West Valley City, UT).

With the defeat, Hunter moves to 1-9 on the year. The Wolverines host West (Salt Lake City, UT) to face the Panthers in a 5A Region 2 game on Tuesday, January 19. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 10-2. West won 33-31 in their recent league game against Skyline (Salt Lake City, UT)