Mater Dei Academy Saints (Syracuse, NY) boosters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Manlius Pebble Hill Trojans (Syracuse, NY), 45-38 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Mater Dei Academy upgrades its record to 2-5 on the year. The Saints host Faith Heritage (Syracuse, NY) to face the Saints in a non-league match on Thursday, January 23. The Saints enter the match with a record of 8-4. Faith Heritage lost 72-57 in their recent non-league match against Frankfort-Schuyler (Frankfort, NY)

In their next game, the Trojans battle the OnTech Wolves (Syracuse, NY) in a Section 3 Freelance challenge, on Friday, January 24. Manlius Pebble Hill will attempt to improve on its 0-11 season record.