Tioga Pirates (Tioga, ND) supporters left the game happy Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Trinity Christian Crusaders (Williston, ND), 61-50 in a league match.

With the victory, Tioga advances its record to 11-7 on the year. The Pirates travel to Alexander (Alexander, ND) to meet the in a B District 5 match on Monday, February 17. The enter the match with a record of 10-7.

The Crusaders now own a 7-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Watford City for a non-league match on Saturday, February 15.