The Central Aroostook Panthers tipped the visiting Katahdin Cougars basketball team by a final score of 49-44 in Wednesday's league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Van Buren Crusaders (Van Buren, ME) in a D North game, on Friday, February 2. Central Aroostook will attempt to move on its 10-5 season record. The Crusaders enter the game with a 1-12 record after their 30-24 league loss to East Grand (Dansforth, ME).

With the defeat, Katahdin moves to 10-6 on the year. The Cougars travel to East Grand (Dansforth, ME) to face the Vikings in a D North game on Friday, February 2. The Vikings enter the game with a record of 3-10.