The Westerly Bulldogs basketball squad (Westerly, RI), was nudged 70-63 in Monday's non-league battle with the visiting South Kingstown Rebels (Wakefield, RI)

With the victory, South Kingstown advances its record to 6-0 on the year. The Rebels host North Providence (North Providence, RI) to meet the Cougars in a Division II battle on Friday, January 3. The Cougars enter the battle with a record of 6-0. North Providence won 58-52 in their recent non-league battle against Cumberland (Cumberland, RI)

The Bulldogs now own a 4-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Johnston for a Division I battle on Tuesday, January 7.