The Universal Academy Falcons (Tampa, FL) basketball were victorious over the visiting Ruskin Christian Warriors (Ruskin, FL), 70-60 in Tuesday's non-league match.

In their next game, the Falcons meet the Brandon Academy Scorpions (Brandon, FL) in a 2A District 9 match, on Thursday, January 5. Universal Academy will attempt to better on its 4-5 season record. The Scorpions enter the match with a 6-4 record after their 80-45 league loss to Sports Leadership & Management (Tampa, FL).

With the defeat, Ruskin Christian moves to 1-4 on the year. The Warriors travel to Community Christian (Bradenton, FL) to meet the Crusaders in a Florida Christian - Western match on Tuesday, January 10. The Crusaders enter the match with a record of 8-4. Community Christian lost 53-43 in their recent league match against Grace Christian (Valrico, FL)