Swansboro Pirates (Swansboro, NC) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Northern Durham Knights (Durham, NC), 76-71 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Swansboro advances its record to 17-8 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to West Johnston (Benson, NC) to battle the Wildcats in a non-league contest on Thursday, February 26. The Wildcats go into the contest with a record of 18-6. West Johnston lost 45-27 in their recent league contest against Southern Lee (Sanford, NC)

In their next game, the Knights battle the West Johnston Wildcats (Benson, NC) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, February 26. Northern Durham will attempt to better on its 6-19 season record. The Wildcats go into the contest with a 18-6 record after their 45-27 league loss to Southern Lee (Sanford, NC).