Palm Bay Pirates (Melbourne, FL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host North Florida Educational Institute Fighting Eagles (Jacksonville, FL), 51-31 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Palm Bay upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Pirates travel to Dr. Phillips (Orlando, FL) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Friday, November 24. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 1-1. Dr. Phillips won 71-41 in their recent non-league bout against Butler (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the Fighting Eagles play the Tournament Opponent (, ) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, November 22. North Florida Educational Institute will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The go into the bout with a 8-16 record after their 55-44 non-league loss to Legacy Early College (Greenville, SC).