University Prep Panthers (Detroit, MI) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Rose Leadership Academy (Detroit, MI), 61-43 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, University Prep upgrades its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Panthers host Edison Academy (Detroit, MI) to play the Pioneers in a non-league bout on Friday, January 5. The Pioneers come into the bout with a record of 5-4. Edison Academy won 57-47 in their recent league bout against University Prep Art & Design (Detroit, MI)

Next up, the play the Summit Academy North (Romulus, MI) in a Freelance bout, on Friday, January 5. Rose Leadership Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 6-2 season record. The come into the bout with a 7-1 record after their 91-18 league win over Lincoln-King Academy (Detroit, MI).