The Roosevelt Cougars basketball squad (Brooklyn, NY), was nudged 43-42 in Friday's league battle with the host Lafayette Patriots (Brooklyn, NY)

With the victory, Lafayette advances its record to 2-3 on the year. The Patriots host Fort Hamilton (Brooklyn, NY) to meet the Tigers in a PSAL 3A Brooklyn I battle on Tuesday, December 17. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 1-3. Fort Hamilton lost 52-32 in their recent league battle against New Utrecht (Brooklyn, NY)

The Cougars now own a 1-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Madison for a PSAL 3A Brooklyn I battle on Tuesday, December 17.