The Bismarck Demons basketball squad (Bismarck, ND), was nudged 48-44 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting St. Mary's Central Saints (Bismarck, ND)

With the victory, St. Mary's Central advances its record to 4-3 on the year. The Saints host Williston (Williston, ND) to meet the Coyotes in a AA West battle on Friday, January 10. The Coyotes enter the battle with a record of 3-1. Williston lost 70-47 in their recent league battle against Mandan (Mandan, ND)

The Demons now own a 5-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Jamestown for a AA West battle on Friday, January 10. Bismarck will meet a Bluejays squad coming off a 59-40 league loss to Minot (Minot, ND). The Bluejays record now stands at 2-5.