In Tuesday's non-league match, the host West Essex Knights basketball team scored a good 64-47 triumph over the Verona Hillbillies.

In their next game, the Knights meet the University Phoenix (Newark, NJ) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 21. West Essex will attempt to move on its 1-1 season record. The Phoenix enter the match with a 1-1 record after their 71-40 non-league loss to Belleville (Belleville, NJ).

With the defeat, Verona moves to 0-2 on the year. The Hillbillies travel to Montclair (Montclair, NJ) to meet the Mounties in a non-league match on Thursday, December 21. The Mounties enter the match with a record of 0-1. Montclair lost 62-51 in their recent league match against Millburn (Millburn, NJ)