The Immaculate Conception Lions basketball team (Montclair, NJ), was nudged 56-51 in Monday's non-league battle with the visiting Don Bosco Prep Ironmen (Ramsey, NJ)

The Ironmen now possess a 6-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host DePaul Catholic for a Big North - United battle on Tuesday, January 2. Don Bosco Prep will confront a Spartans team coming off a 47-44 non-league loss to Irvington (Irvington, NJ). The Spartans record now stands at 4-3.

The Lions (5-2) will now prepare for their battle against Roselle Catholic (Roselle, NJ). The Lions come into the non-league battle with a 0-11 record.