North Providence Cougars (North Providence, RI) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Lincoln Lions (Lincoln, RI), 62-56 in a non-league match.

With the victory, North Providence advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Cougars host Rogers (Newport, RI) to face the Vikings in a Division 2 match on Tuesday, December 17. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 1-0. Rogers won 54-51 in their recent non-league match against Prout (Wakefield, RI)

The Lions now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Mt. Pleasant for a Division 1 match on Monday, December 16.