The Classical Purples tipped the host Smithfield Sentinels basketball team by a final score of 44-38 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Purples face the Mt. Pleasant Kilties (Providence, RI) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 22. Classical will attempt to move on its 7-4 season record.

With the defeat, Smithfield moves to 3-4 on the year. The Sentinels travel to North Kingstown (North Kingstown, RI) to face the Skippers in a game on Monday, January 22. The Skippers enter the game with a record of 5-7. North Kingstown lost 51-47 in their recent league game against Mt. Pleasant (Providence, RI)