Schenectady Patriots (Schenectady, NY) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Moriah Vikings (Port Henry, NY), 78-71 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Schenectady upgrades its record to 2-4 on the year. The Patriots host Troy (Troy, NY) to face the Flying Horses in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Flying Horses enter the match with a record of 5-1. Troy won 72-69 in their recent non-league match against Saratoga Springs (Saratoga Springs, NY)

The Vikings now sport a 4-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Northeastern Clinton for a non-league match on Saturday, January 4. Moriah will face a Cougars squad coming off a 56-32 league loss to Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh, NY). The Cougars record now stands at 3-3.