Oneida Baptist Institute Mountaineers (Oneida, KY) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Model Patriots (Richmond, KY), 67-65 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Oneida Baptist Institute upgrades its record to 6-9 on the campaign. The Mountaineers travel to Owsley County (Booneville, KY) to play the Owls / Lady Owls in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 9. The Owls / Lady Owls come into the bout with a record of 2-12. Owsley County lost 61-23 in their recent non-league bout against Berea (Berea, KY)

Next up, the Patriots play the Berea Pirates (Berea, KY) in a District 44 bout, on Friday, February 10. Model will attempt to upgrade on its 11-14 season record. The Pirates come into the bout with a 5-12 record after their 61-23 non-league win over Owsley County (Booneville, KY).