Mercer Mustangs (Mercer, PA) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Sharpsville Blue Devils (Sharpsville, PA), 75-71 in a league match.

With the victory, Mercer advances its record to 5-0 on the year. The Mustangs host Cochranton (Cochranton, PA) to face the Cardinals in a District 10 Region 2 match on Monday, December 23. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 2-2.

The Blue Devils now own a 2-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Kennedy Catholic for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 17. Sharpsville will face a squad coming off a 56-42 non-league loss to Varsity Opponent (, ). The record now stands at 0-2.