In Saturday's non-league test, the Payne Tech Lions (Newark, NJ) basketball squad trounced the visiting Pioneer Academy Eagles (Wayne, NJ), by a score of 91-55.

Next, the Lions encounter the Immaculate Conception Lions (Montclair, NJ) in a Super Essex - American test, on Monday, January 20. Payne Tech will attempt to improve on its 8-5 season record. The Lions come into the test with a 3-5 record after their 67-47 league loss to Seton Hall Prep (West Orange, NJ).

The Eagles (5-5) will now prepare for their test against Christian Brothers Academy (Lincroft, NJ). The Colts come into the non-league test with a 7-3 record.