Rutland Raiders (Rutland, VT) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Burr & Burton Bulldogs (Manchester, VT), 48-39 in a league match.

With the victory, Rutland upgrades its record to 7-2 on the year. The Raiders host Middlebury (Middlebury, VT) to face the Tigers in a Southern Vermont - A match on Friday, January 17. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 2-6. Middlebury lost 63-52 in their recent non-league match against Otter Valley (Brandon, VT)

The Bulldogs now sport a 4-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Fair Haven for a Southern Vermont - B match on Friday, January 17. Burr & Burton will face a Slaters squad coming off a 71-49 league win over Mt. Abraham (Bristol, VT). The Slaters record now stands at 5-3.