Pitman Panthers (Pitman, NJ) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Maple Shade Wildcats (Maple Shade, NJ), 70-37 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Pitman upgrades its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Gateway Regional (Woodbury Heights, NJ) to play the Gators in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 27. The Gators come into the bout with a record of 0-4. Gateway Regional lost 60-37 in their recent league bout against Gloucester City (Gloucester City, NJ)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Doane Academy (Burlington, NJ) in a Burlco - Liberty bout, on Tuesday, December 27. Maple Shade will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The come into the bout with a 2-2 record after their 87-81 non-league win over Burlington Township (Burlington, NJ).