Bristol Eastern Lancers (Bristol, CT) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Hartford Public Owls (Hartford, CT), 76-33 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Bristol Eastern upgrades its record to 9-3 on the campaign. The Lancers host Plainville (Plainville, CT) to play the Blue Devils in a Central Connecticut - West Colonial bout on Monday, January 29. The Blue Devils come into the bout with a record of 7-6. Plainville lost 61-41 in their recent non-league bout against Tolland (Tolland, CT)

Next up, the Owls play the Newington Nor'easters (Newington, CT) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 29. Hartford Public will attempt to upgrade on its 2-13 season record.