Ottawa Pirates (Ottawa, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Sycamore Spartans (Sycamore, IL), 44-38 in a league match.

With the victory, Ottawa advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Pirates host Kewanee (Kewanee, IL) to face the Boilermakers in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 28. The Boilermakers enter the match with a record of 0-1.

The Spartans now own a 12-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Morris for a match on Wednesday, January 22.