Universal Academy Falcons (Tampa, FL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Bishop McLaughlin Catholic Hurricanes (Spring Hill, FL), 24-13 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Universal Academy upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Falcons travel to Bell Creek Academy (Riverview, FL) to clash with the Panthers in a non-league bout on Monday, November 21. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 1-1. Bell Creek Academy won 63-30 in their recent non-league bout against Seven Rivers Christian (Lecanto, FL)

Next up, the Hurricanes clash with the St. John Lutheran Saints (Ocala, FL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, November 22. Bishop McLaughlin Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Saints go into the bout with a 2-1 record after their 34-28 non-league win over Oasis Christian (Winter Haven, FL).