Melrose Buffaloes (Melrose, NM) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Dora Coyotes (Dora, NM), 51-31 in a league contest.

The Buffaloes (18-5) will now prepare for their contest against Gateway Christian (Roswell, NM). The Warriors go into the A District 4 contest with a 11-11 record. In their last contest, Gateway Christian topped Floyd (Floyd, NM), 55-43, in a league contest.

Coming up next, the Coyotes confront the Elida Tigers (Elida, NM) in a A District 4 game, on Thursday, February 12. Dora will attempt to better on its 4-18 season record. The Tigers go into the game with a 12-9 record after their 68-61 non-league win over Hondo Valley (Hondo, NM).