In Wednesday's non-league match, the visiting J.L. Mann Patriots basketball team scored a tight 40-36 triumph over the Mauldin Mavericks.

In their next game, the Patriots meet the Hillcrest Rams (Simpsonville, SC) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 22. J.L. Mann will attempt to better on its 2-0 season record.

With the defeat, Mauldin moves to 4-7 on the year. The Mavericks travel to Hillcrest (Simpsonville, SC) to meet the Rams in a non-league match on Thursday, January 18. The Rams enter the match with a record of 1-3. Hillcrest won 52-28 in their recent non-league match against Woodmont (Piedmont, SC)