Mandan Braves (Mandan, ND) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Bismarck Demons (Bismarck, ND), 65-61 in a league match.

With the victory, Mandan upgrades its record to 3-0 on the year. The Braves host Jamestown (Jamestown, ND) to face the Bluejays in a AA West match on Friday, December 20. The Bluejays enter the match with a record of 0-3.

The Demons now sport a 2-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Minot for a AA West match on Friday, December 20. Bismarck will face a Magicians squad coming off a 94-47 league win over St. Mary's Central (Bismarck, ND). The Magicians record now stands at 5-2.