Southbridge Pioneers (Southbridge, MA) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host University Park (Worcester, MA), 61-58 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Southbridge upgrades its record to 1-7 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Prouty (Spencer, MA) to face the Panthers in a South Worcester County - B match on Monday, January 13. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 5-1. Prouty won 52-35 in their recent league match against Southbridge (Southbridge, MA)

The now sport a 2-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Narragansett Regional for a non-league match on Monday, January 13. University Park will face a Warriors squad coming off a 66-51 league win over West Boylston (West Boylston, MA). The Warriors record now stands at 1-7.