Columbia Cougars (Maplewood, NJ) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Irvington Blue Knights (Irvington, NJ), 72-60 in a league bout.

With the victory, Columbia upgrades its record to 10-3 on the campaign. The Cougars host Bloomfield (Bloomfield, NJ) to play the Bengals in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 12. The Bengals come into the bout with a record of 4-6. Bloomfield lost 75-55 in their recent league bout against Payne Tech (Newark, NJ)

Next up, the Blue Knights play the North Star Academy (Newark, NJ) in a Super Essex - Liberty bout, on Thursday, January 12. Irvington will attempt to upgrade on its 10-2 season record. The come into the bout with a 3-6 record after their 53-41 non-league loss to West Caldwell Tech (West Caldwell, NJ).