In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Malden Catholic Lancers basketball team scored a decisive 73-43 triumph over the St. John's Pioneers.

In their next game, the Lancers face the St. John's Prep Eagles (Danvers, MA) in a Catholic match, on Friday, January 5. Malden Catholic will attempt to move on its 3-3 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 3-3 record after their 69-56 league loss to Xaverian Brothers (Westwood, MA).

With the defeat, St. John's moves to 2-4 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Catholic Memorial (West Roxbury, MA) to face the Knights in a non-league match on Friday, January 5. The Knights enter the match with a record of 6-0. Catholic Memorial won 77-58 in their recent league match against Boston College High (Boston, MA)