The Mandan Braves ran past the visiting St. Mary's Central Saints basketball team by a final score of 83-63 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Braves face the Bismarck Demons (Bismarck, ND) in a AA West game, on Tuesday, January 23. Mandan will attempt to move on its 5-9 season record. The Demons enter the game with a 9-6 record after their 103-61 league win over Century (Bismarck, ND).

With the defeat, St. Mary's Central moves to 2-9 on the year. The Saints travel to Minot (Minot, ND) to face the Magicians in a AA West game on Tuesday, January 23. The Magicians enter the game with a record of 14-4. Minot won 74-61 in their recent league game against Legacy (Bismarck, ND)