Merced Bears (Merced, CA) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Patterson Tigers (Patterson, CA), 70-23 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Merced advances its record to 3-0 on the year. The Bears travel to Grace Davis (Modesto, CA) to face the Spartans in a non-league match on Saturday, December 14. The Spartans enter the match with a record of 4-4. Grace Davis won 63-59 in their recent non-league match against Patterson (Patterson, CA)

The Tigers now own a 1-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Pitman for a non-league match on Saturday, December 14. Patterson will face a Pride squad coming off a 54-46 non-league loss to Tokay (Lodi, CA). The Pride record now stands at 2-2.