Rutland Raiders (Rutland, VT) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host South Burlington Wolves (South Burlington, VT), 59-54 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Rutland advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Raiders host Spaulding (Barre, VT) to face the Crimson Tide in a non-league match on Saturday, December 21. The Crimson Tide enter the match with a record of 1-0. Spaulding won 54-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Mount Anthony (Bennington, VT)

In their next game, the Wolves encounter the Burr & Burton Bulldogs (Manchester, VT) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 20. South Burlington will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 74-57 non-league win over Fair Haven (Fair Haven, VT).