Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the University Phoenix (Newark, NJ) and the visiting Shabazz Bulldogs (Newark, NJ), saw University's basketball squad overcome Shabazz by a tally of 73-65.

With the victory, University improves its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Phoenix host Belleville (Belleville, NJ) to confront the Buccaneers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Buccaneers come into the challenge with a record of 6-6. Belleville lost 52-50 in their recent non-league challenge against Glen Ridge (Glen Ridge, NJ)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Hudson Catholic Hawks (Jersey City, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Shabazz will attempt to improve on its 6-8 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 11-6 record after their 56-48 non-league win over Colonia (Colonia, NJ).