Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Columbia Cougars (Maplewood, NJ) and the host Payne Tech Lions (Newark, NJ), saw Columbia's basketball squad wallop Payne Tech by a tally of 58-33.

With the victory, Columbia improves its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Cougars host Caldwell (West Caldwell, NJ) to confront the Chiefs in a challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Lions confront the Columbia Cougars (Maplewood, NJ) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Payne Tech will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.