Bard Early College Raptors (Newark, NJ) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Tech Panthers (Newark, NJ), 45-3 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Bard Early College upgrades its record to 5-5 on the campaign. The Raptors host J.P. Stevens (Edison, NJ) to play the Hawks in a non-league bout on Friday, January 19. The Hawks come into the bout with a record of 10-2. J.P. Stevens won 50-33 in their recent non-league bout against Middlesex (Middlesex, NJ)

Next up, the Panthers play the St. Vincent Academy (Newark, NJ) in a Super Essex - Freedom bout, on Tuesday, January 16. Tech will attempt to move on its 0-9 season record. The enter the game with a 2-3 record after their 51-45 non-league loss to Orange (Orange, NJ).