Wagner Falcons (Staten Island, NY) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Francis Lewis Patriots (Fresh Meadows, NY), 59-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Wagner upgrades its record to 19-2 on the season. The Falcons host Curtis (Staten Island, NY) to clash with the Warriors in a PSAL Staten Island A bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 1-4. Curtis lost 64-58 in their recent non-league bout against East New York Family Academy (Brooklyn, NY)

Next up, the Patriots clash with the South Shore Vikings (Brooklyn, NY) in a PSAL Girls AA bout, on Wednesday, February 1. Francis Lewis will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Vikings go into the bout with a 14-5 record after their 74-45 league win over East New York Family Academy (Brooklyn, NY).