The Cumberland Clippers basketball squad (Cumberland, RI), was outscored 58-49 in Friday's league battle with the host Cranston East Thunderbolts (Cranston, RI)

With the victory, Cranston East advances its record to 8-9 on the year. The Thunderbolts host Tolman (Pawtucket, RI) to meet the Tigers in a Division I battle on Saturday, February 1. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 10-7. Tolman won 59-49 in their recent league battle against Cumberland (Cumberland, RI)

The Clippers now own a 3-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Smithfield for a Division I battle on Tuesday, February 4.