Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons (Punta Gorda, FL) and the host Port Charlotte Pirates (Port Charlotte, FL), saw Charlotte's basketball squad hold off Port Charlotte by a tally of 33-27.

With the victory, Charlotte improves its record to 10-1 on the campaign.

Next up, the Pirates confront the Lemon Bay Manta Rays (Englewood, FL) in a challenge, on Wednesday, January 10. Port Charlotte will attempt to improve on its 6-3 season record. The Manta Rays come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 45-41 non-league loss to Haines City (Haines City, FL).