The Portsmouth Patriots topped the host Mt. Pleasant Kilties basketball team by a final score of 59-48 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Patriots face the Central Knights (Providence, RI) in a Division 1 game, on Tuesday, January 30. Portsmouth will attempt to move on its 9-4 season record. The Knights enter the game with a 4-10 record after their 64-61 league loss to Cumberland (Cumberland, RI).

With the defeat, Mt. Pleasant moves to 6-8 on the year. The Kilties travel to Cumberland (Cumberland, RI) to face the Clippers in a Division 1 game on Tuesday, January 30. The Clippers enter the game with a record of 8-6. Cumberland won 64-61 in their recent league game against Central (Providence, RI)