Martin Luther Cougars (Maspeth, NY) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Portledge Panthers (Locust Valley, NY), 50-49 in a league match.

With the victory, Martin Luther advances its record to 3-6 on the year. The Cougars travel to Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, NY) to face the Crusaders in a match on Tuesday, January 14. The Crusaders enter the match with a record of 1-0. Long Island Lutheran won 66-52 in their recent league match against Martin Luther (Maspeth, NY)

The Panthers now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Martin Luther for a match on Friday, January 31.