Melrose Red Raiders (Melrose, MA) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Belmont Marauders (Belmont, MA), 46-40 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Melrose advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Red Raiders host Reading Memorial (Reading, MA) to face the Rockets in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 17. The Rockets enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Marauders now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Watertown for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 17. Belmont will face a Raiders squad coming off a 65-64 non-league loss to Lexington (Lexington, MA). The Raiders record now stands at 0-1.