Mainland Regional Mustangs (Linwood, NJ) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Absegami Braves (Galloway, NJ), 40-32 in a league bout.

With the victory, Mainland Regional upgrades its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Holy Spirit (Absecon, NJ) to play the Spartans in a Cape/Atlantic - National bout on Wednesday, December 21. The Spartans come into the bout with a record of 3-0. Holy Spirit won 66-55 in their recent non-league bout against Medford Tech (Medford, NJ)

Next up, the Braves play the Cedar Creek Pirates (Egg Harbor City, NJ) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 21. Absegami will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The Pirates come into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 46-25 non-league win over Millville (Millville, NJ).