Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Ellison Lions (Chicago, IL) and the visiting Chicago Tech (Chicago, IL), saw Ellison's basketball squad overcome Chicago Tech by a tally of 77-59.

With the victory, Ellison improves its record to 9-1 on the campaign. The Lions host South Shore International (Chicago, IL) to confront the Tars in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 21. The Tars come into the challenge with a record of 5-8. South Shore International won 65-55 in their recent non-league challenge against Pritzker (Chicago, IL)

Next up, the confront the Kelvyn Park Panthers (Chicago, IL) in a Chicago Public - Blue West challenge, on Wednesday, January 10. Chicago Tech will attempt to improve on its 7-4 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 7-1 record after their 44-19 league win over Spry Community Links (Chicago, IL).