Bismarck Demons (Bismarck, ND) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Mandan Braves (Mandan, ND), 54-52 in a league bout.

With the win, Bismarck upgrades its record to 10-4 on the season. The Demons host Minot (Minot, ND) to clash with the Magicians in a AA West bout on Friday, January 26. The Magicians go into the bout with a record of 16-6. Minot won 82-59 in their recent league bout against St. Mary's Central (Bismarck, ND)

Next up, the Braves clash with the Jamestown Bluejays (Jamestown, ND) in a AA West bout, on Friday, January 26. Mandan will attempt to upgrade on its 10-5 season record. The Bluejays go into the bout with a 4-9 record after their 76-47 league loss to Century (Bismarck, ND).