The Xavier Falcons tipped the host Hamden Green Dragons basketball team by a final score of 53-49 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Falcons face the Shelton Gaels (Shelton, CT) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 30. Xavier will attempt to move on its 11-3 season record. The Gaels enter the game with a 2-11 record after their 91-29 non-league loss to Notre Dame (West Haven, CT).

With the defeat, Hamden moves to 7-6 on the year. The Green dragons host West Haven (West Haven, CT) to face the Blue Devils in a Southern Connecticut - Quinnipiac game on Tuesday, January 30. The Blue Devils enter the game with a record of 9-5. West Haven lost 68-51 in their recent non-league game against Hillhouse (New Haven, CT)