In Wednesday's non-league match, the host New Hanover Wildcats basketball team scored a tight 44-37 triumph over the North Brunswick Scorpions.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Laney Buccaneers (Wilmington, NC) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 12. New Hanover will attempt to move on its 6-0 season record. The Buccaneers enter the match with a 8-1 record after their 72-17 non-league win over South Brunswick (Southport, NC).

With the defeat, North Brunswick moves to 7-3 on the year. The Scorpions host West Brunswick (Shallotte, NC) to meet the Trojans in a non-league match on Friday, January 12. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 7-3. West Brunswick lost 48-46 in their recent non-league match against Ashley (Wilmington, NC)