Alton Redbirds (Alton, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Pattonville Pirates (Maryland Heights, MO), 55-42 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Alton advances its record to 8-1 on the year. The Redbirds travel to Belleville East (Belleville, IL) to face the Lancers in a Southwestern match on Friday, December 20. The Lancers enter the match with a record of 8-1.

The Pirates now own a 3-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Parkway West for a Freelance match on Tuesday, December 17.