Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Hope Blue Wave (Providence, RI) and the visiting Rogers Vikings (Newport, RI), saw Hope's basketball squad hold off Rogers by a tally of 48-46.

With the victory, Hope improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Blue Wave travel to St. Raphael Academy (Pawtucket, RI) to confront the Saints in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 5. The Saints come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Vikings confront the Tiverton Tigers (Tiverton, RI) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 30. Rogers will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.