Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Westerly Bulldogs (Westerly, RI) and the visiting Coventry Oakers (Coventry, RI), saw Westerly's basketball squad overcome Coventry by a tally of 50-39.

With the victory, Westerly improves its record to 5-11 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Scituate (North Scituate, RI) to confront the Spartans in a State Championship challenge on Monday, January 30. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 1-9. Scituate lost 62-41 in their recent league challenge against South Kingstown (Wakefield, RI)

Next up, the Oakers confront the Shea Raiders (Pawtucket, RI) in a challenge, on Monday, January 30. Coventry will attempt to improve on its 3-10 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 5-5 record after their 29-28 league loss to Prout (Wakefield, RI).