In Wednesday's non-league match, the host St. Rose Purple Roses basketball team scored a decisive 62-31 triumph over the Long Branch Green Wave.

In their next game, the Purple Roses meet the Holmdel Hornets (Holmdel, NJ) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 11. St. Rose will attempt to move on its 8-2 season record. The Hornets enter the match with a 5-4 record after their 62-38 non-league loss to St. John-Vianney (Holmdel, NJ).

With the defeat, Long Branch moves to 1-8 on the year. The Green wave host Neptune (Neptune, NJ) to meet the Scarlet Fliers in a non-league match on Thursday, January 11. The Scarlet Fliers enter the match with a record of 8-4. Neptune lost 56-24 in their recent league match against Manasquan (Manasquan, NJ)