Arts Jaguars (Newark, NJ) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Payne Tech Lions (Newark, NJ), 59-51 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Arts advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Jaguars host St. Benedict's Prep (Newark, NJ) to face the Gray Bees in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 17. The Gray Bees enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Lions now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Hackensack for a non-league match on Saturday, December 14.