The Kelliher/Northome Mustangs basketball team (Northome, MN), was nudged 69-63 in Monday's league battle with the host Lake of the Woods Bears (Baudette, MN)

The Bears now possess a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Roseau for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 17.

The Mustangs (1-2) will now prepare for their battle against Nevis (Nevis, MN). The Tigers come into the A Section 5 battle with a 3-0 record.