Rogers Vikings (Newport, RI) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Coventry Oakers (Coventry, RI), 51-49 in a league match.

With the victory, Rogers advances its record to 7-5 on the year. The Vikings host South Kingstown (Wakefield, RI) to face the Rebels in a Division II match on Thursday, January 23. The Rebels enter the match with a record of 11-3. South Kingstown lost 52-48 in their recent league match against Cranston West (Cranston, RI)

The Oakers now own a 7-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Burrillville for a Division II match on Thursday, January 23. Coventry will face a Broncos squad coming off a 62-52 league loss to St. Raphael Academy (Pawtucket, RI). The Broncos record now stands at 9-3.