Mattoon Greenwave (Mattoon, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Effingham Hearts (Effingham, IL), 31-28 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Mattoon advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Greenwave travel to Effingham (Effingham, IL) to face the Hearts in a match on Tuesday, January 21. The Hearts enter the match with a record of 4-8.

The Hearts now own a 3-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Mahomet-Seymour for a match on Wednesday, January 15.