New Bedford Whalers (New Bedford, MA) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Durfee Hilltoppers (Fall River, MA), 83-53 in a non-league match.

With the victory, New Bedford advances its record to 4-4 on the year. The Whalers travel to Greater New Bedford RVT (New Bedford, MA) to face the Bears in a non-league match on Monday, January 20. The Bears enter the match with a record of 1-1.

The Hilltoppers now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Braintree for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 21. Durfee will face a Wamps squad coming off a 75-38 non-league win over Oliver Ames (North Easton, MA). The Wamps record now stands at 9-0.