Maui Sabers (Kahului, HI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Baldwin Bears (Wailuku, HI), 45-43 in a league bout.

With the victory, Maui upgrades its record to 7-7 on the campaign. The Sabers travel to Lahainaluna (Lahaina, HI) to play the Lunas in a Maui I bout on Tuesday, January 16. The Lunas come into the bout with a record of 9-5.

Next up, the Bears play the King Kekaulike Na Ali'i (Pukalani, HI) in a Maui I bout, on Friday, January 19. Baldwin will attempt to upgrade on its 2-7 season record.