Pilgrim Patriots (Warwick, RI) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting North Providence Cougars (North Providence, RI), 63-59 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Pilgrim advances its record to 5-2 on the year. The Patriots host Moses Brown (Providence, RI) to face the Quakers in a non-league match on Saturday, January 11. The Quakers enter the match with a record of 2-2. Moses Brown won 57-55 in their recent non-league match against St. Raphael Academy (Pawtucket, RI)

The Cougars now own a 0-5 record. They play next when they host North Kingstown for a non-league contest on Monday, January 13.