IMG Academy Ascenders (Bradenton, FL) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate Phoenix (Tampa, FL), 73-35 in a non-league match.

With the victory, IMG Academy advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Ascenders travel to Charlotte (Punta Gorda, FL) to face the Fightin' Tarpons in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 3. The Fightin' Tarpons enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Phoenix now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Foundation Christian Academy for a non-league match on Friday, November 22. Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate will face a Panthers squad coming off a 48-42 non-league win over Cambridge Christian (Tampa, FL). The Panthers record now stands at 1-0.