McNair Academic Cougars (Jersey City, NJ) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Ferris Bulldogs (Jersey City, NJ), 72-63 in a league bout.

With the victory, McNair Academic upgrades its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to University Academy Charter (Jersey City, NJ) to play the Generals in a New Jersey Charter bout on Saturday, January 14. The Generals enter the game with a record of 0-5. University Academy Charter lost 58-18 in their recent non-league game against Lincoln (Jersey City, NJ)

With the defeat, Ferris moves to 3-6 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Cliffside Park (Cliffside Park, NJ) to face the Raiders in a non-league game on Saturday, January 14. The Raiders enter the game with a record of 2-7. Cliffside Park lost 61-52 in their recent league game against Fort Lee (Fort Lee, NJ)