The Hyde Park Thunderbirds tipped the visiting Perspectives-IIT/Joslin Wolves basketball team by a final score of 53-50 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Thunderbirds face the Curie Condors (Chicago, IL) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 5. Hyde Park will attempt to move on its 7-1 season record. The Condors enter the game with a 18-3 record after their 65-54 non-league win over North Lawndale (Chicago, IL).

With the defeat, Perspectives-IIT/Joslin moves to 11-5 on the year. The Wolves travel to Leo (Chicago, IL) to face the Lions in a non-league game on Sunday, January 8. The Lions enter the game with a record of 5-7. Leo lost 39-17 in their recent league game against Loyola Academy (Wilmette, IL)