Melrose Dutchmen (Melrose, MN) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta Tigers (Morris, MN), 51-47 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Melrose advances its record to 1-2 on the year. The Dutchmen host Benson (Benson, MN) to face the in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10. The enter the match with a record of 2-1.

The Tigers now own a 2-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Montevideo for a AA Section 3 match on Tuesday, December 10. Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta will face a Thunderhawks squad coming off a 62-51 league win over Eden Valley-Watkins (Eden Valley, MN). The Thunderhawks record now stands at 2-5.