Johnson Pumas (Chicago, IL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Rowe-Clark Masai Lions (Chicago, IL), 57-40 in a league bout.

With the victory, Johnson upgrades its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Pumas host Excel Academy of Englewood (Chicago, IL) to play the Bulls in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 18. The Bulls come into the bout with a record of 8-4. Excel Academy of Englewood won 43-41 in their recent league bout against Victoria Soto (Chicago, IL)

Coming up next, the Masai Lions confront the Comer Catamounts (Chicago, IL) in a Noble battle, on Wednesday, January 18. Rowe-Clark will attempt to improve on its 2-9 season record. The Catamounts come into the battle with a 8-11 record after their 66-59 league loss to Butler (Chicago, IL).