Bethel Wildcats (Bethel, CT) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Newtown Nighthawks (Newtown, CT), 45-30 in a league match.

With the victory, Bethel advances its record to 17-3 on the year. The Wildcats host Masuk (Monroe, CT) to face the Panthers in a Southwest match on Wednesday, February 19. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 7-3.

The Nighthawks now own a 3-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Pomperaug for a Southwest match on Wednesday, February 19.