Xavier Falcons (Middletown, CT) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Branford Hornets (Branford, CT), 87-40 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Xavier upgrades its record to 14-4 on the campaign. The Falcons host West Haven (West Haven, CT) to play the Blue Devils in a non-league bout on Friday, February 17. The Blue Devils come into the bout with a record of 7-11. West Haven lost 75-55 in their recent non-league bout against Notre Dame (West Haven, CT)

Next up, the Hornets play the Notre Dame Green Knights (West Haven, CT) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 17. Branford will attempt to upgrade on its 4-13 season record. The Green Knights come into the bout with a 17-2 record after their 75-55 non-league win over West Haven (West Haven, CT).