McNair Academic Cougars (Jersey City, NJ) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting University Academy Charter Generals (Jersey City, NJ), 19-16 in a league bout.

With the victory, McNair Academic improves its record to 5-11 on the campaign. The Cougars host Non Varsity Opponent (, ) to confront the in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 29. The come into the challenge with a record of 103-188. Non Varsity Opponent lost 25-18 in their recent non-league challenge against Puget Sound Adventist (Kirkland, WA)

Next up, the Generals confront the Ferris Bulldogs (Jersey City, NJ) in a Hudson County - National challenge, on Thursday, February 1. University Academy Charter will attempt to improve on its 0-13 season record.