The Dartmouth Indians basketball team (South Dartmouth, MA), was nudged 62-59 in Friday's league battle with the visiting New Bedford Whalers (New Bedford, MA)

The Whalers now possess a 7-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Durfee for a South East battle on Friday, February 9. New Bedford will confront a Hilltoppers team coming off a 77-55 league win over Dartmouth (South Dartmouth, MA). The Hilltoppers record now stands at 9-6.

The Indians (9-7) will now prepare for their battle against Durfee (Fall River, MA). The Hilltoppers come into the South East battle with a 8-6 record. In their last battle, Durfee edged Brockton (Brockton, MA), 60-56, in a league battle.