Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Palatine Pirates (Palatine, IL) and the host Schaumburg Saxons (Schaumburg, IL), saw Palatine's basketball squad hold off Schaumburg by a tally of 45-43.

With the victory, Palatine improves its record to 6-2 on the campaign.

Next up, the Saxons confront the Lake Park Lancers (Roselle, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 16. Schaumburg will attempt to improve on its 8-13 season record.