The Classical Purples tipped the visiting La Salle Academy Rams basketball team by a final score of 77-75 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Purples face the North Kingstown Skippers (North Kingstown, RI) in a Division 1 game, on Monday, February 5. Classical will attempt to move on its 17-1 season record. The Skippers enter the game with a 8-10 record after their 81-60 league loss to East Providence (East Providence, RI).

With the defeat, La Salle Academy moves to 12-4 on the year. The Rams host Smithfield (Esmond, RI) to face the Sentinels in a Division 1 game on Monday, February 5. The Sentinels enter the game with a record of 7-9. Smithfield won 48-40 in their recent league game against Mt. Pleasant (Providence, RI)