Cocoa Tigers (Cocoa, FL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Merritt Island Mustangs (Merritt Island, FL), 65-52 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Cocoa upgrades its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Tigers host Tournament Team (, ) to play the in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 15. The come into the bout with a record of 3-9. Tournament Team won 57-51 in their recent non-league bout against Brazos (Wallis, TX)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Astronaut War Eagles (Titusville, FL) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 15. Merritt Island will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The War Eagles come into the bout with a 3-5 record after their 79-52 non-league win over Cocoa Beach (Cocoa Beach, FL).