Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Lab University Prep Lab Rats (Charlotte, NC) and the visiting Varsity Opponent (, ), saw Lab University Prep's basketball squad hold off Varsity Opponent by a tally of 97-96.

With the victory, Lab University Prep improves its record to 13-7 on the campaign. The Lab Rats host Varsity Opponent (, ) to confront the in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 19. The come into the challenge with a record of 273-1043. Varsity Opponent lost 97-96 in their recent non-league bout against Lab University Prep (Charlotte, NC)

Next up, the play the Christian Academy of Greater St. Louis Crusaders (St. Louis, MO) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 19. Varsity Opponent will attempt to upgrade on its 273-1043 season record. The Crusaders come into the bout with a 3-11 record after their 55-23 league loss to Liberty Christian Academy (Wright City, MO).