In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Mainland Regional Mustangs basketball team scored a good 49-38 triumph over the Howell Rebels.

In their next game, the Mustangs meet the Pleasantville Greyhounds (Pleasantville, NJ) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 3. Mainland Regional will attempt to move on its 6-0 season record. The Greyhounds enter the match with a 4-3 record after their 51-37 non-league loss to Southern Regional (Manahawkin, NJ).

With the defeat, Howell moves to 2-3 on the year. The Rebels travel to Freehold Township (Freehold, NJ) to meet the Patriots in a Shore A - North match on Tuesday, January 3. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 5-1. Freehold Township won 67-48 in their recent non-league match against Colts Neck (Colts Neck, NJ)