Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Rutherford Bulldogs (Rutherford, NJ) and the visiting Lyndhurst Golden Bears (Lyndhurst, NJ), saw Rutherford's basketball squad hold off Lyndhurst by a tally of 40-34.

With the victory, Rutherford improves its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Cresskill (Cresskill, NJ) to confront the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 1. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 12-6. Cresskill won 56-38 in their recent league challenge against Emerson (Emerson, NJ)

Coming up next, the Golden Bears battle the Hasbrouck Heights Aviators (Hasbrouck Heights, NJ) in a non-league contest, on Wednesday, January 31. Lyndhurst will attempt to better on its 14-5 season record. The Aviators come into the contest with a 12-5 record after their 47-36 non-league loss to Becton (East Rutherford, NJ).