In Wednesday's league match, the visiting East Providence Townies basketball team scored a tight 48-42 triumph over the Smithfield Sentinels.

In their next game, the Townies meet the Portsmouth Patriots (Portsmouth, RI) in a Division 1 match, on Friday, January 12. East Providence will attempt to move on its 6-4 season record. The Patriots enter the match with a 5-3 record after their 84-41 league win over Westerly (Westerly, RI).

With the defeat, Smithfield moves to 2-4 on the year. The Sentinels host Westerly (Westerly, RI) to meet the Bulldogs in a Division 1 match on Friday, January 12. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 5-4. Westerly lost 84-41 in their recent league match against Portsmouth (Portsmouth, RI)