Monroe Red Jackets (Rochester, NY) supporters left the game happy Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting University Prep Charter Gator (Bronx, NY), 38-35 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Monroe advances its record to 3-1 on the year. The Red Jackets host East (Rochester, NY) to meet the Eagles in a match on Wednesday, January 22. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 0-1.

The Gator now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to McQuaid Jesuit for a non-league match on Monday, January 13.