Ludlow Lions (Ludlow, MA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Hampden Charter School of Science (Chicopee, MA), 85-51 in a league bout.

With the win, Ludlow moves its record to 7-2 on the year. The Lions travel to Minnechaug Regional (Wilbraham, MA) to face the Falcons in a non-league game on Monday, January 16. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 5-5. Minnechaug Regional lost 56-45 in their recent league game against West Springfield (West Springfield, MA)

With the defeat, Hampden Charter School of Science moves to 3-4 on the year. The travel to Ware (Ware, MA) to face the Indians in a non-league game on Monday, January 16. The Indians enter the game with a record of 4-3. Ware won 42-39 in their recent league game against Southwick-Tolland (Southwick, MA)