Universal Academy Falcons (Tampa, FL) boosters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Cristo Rey Tampa Panthers (Tampa, FL), 26-25 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Universal Academy upgrades its record to 2-3 on the year. The Falcons travel to Cambridge Christian (Tampa, FL) to face the Lancers in a 1A District 10 match on Friday, December 13. The Lancers enter the match with a record of 4-3. Cambridge Christian won 31-21 in their recent non-league match against Admiral Farragut (St. Petersburg, FL)

The Panthers now sport a 1-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Florida College Academy for a non-league match on Thursday, December 12. Cristo Rey Tampa will face a Falcons squad coming off a 38-20 league win over Candlelight Christian Academy (Lake Wales, FL). The Falcons record now stands at 1-0.