The McDowell Trojans tipped the visiting Benedictine Bengals basketball team by a final score of 55-52 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Trojans face the Mercyhurst Prep Lakers (Erie, PA) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, December 13. McDowell will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Lakers enter the game with a 1-2 record after their 42-39 non-league loss to Harbor Creek (Harborcreek, PA).

With the defeat, Benedictine moves to 3-3 on the year. The Bengals host Lake Catholic (Mentor, OH) to face the Cougars in a non-league game on Friday, December 16. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 1-2.