Charleroi Cougars (Charleroi, PA) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Southmoreland Scotties (Alverton, PA), 36-35 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Charleroi advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Cougars host Yough (Herminie, PA) to face the Cougars in a non-league match on Monday, December 23. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Scotties now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Waynesburg Central for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 7.