In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Emerson Cavaliers basketball team scored a decisive 80-59 triumph over the Midland Park Panthers.

In their next game, the Cavaliers meet the Cresskill Cougars (Cresskill, NJ) in a Northwest Jersey - Patriot B match, on Monday, January 8. Emerson will attempt to move on its 2-7 season record. The Cougars enter the match with a 5-3 record after their 51-48 league loss to Saddle River Day (Saddle River, NJ).

With the defeat, Midland Park moves to 2-6 on the year. The Panthers travel to Waldwick (Waldwick, NJ) to meet the Warriors in a non-league match on Monday, January 8. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 5-4. Waldwick lost 64-50 in their recent non-league match against Park Ridge (Park Ridge, NJ)