In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Payne Tech Lions basketball team scored a decisive 84-47 triumph over the West Caldwell Tech Eagles.

In their next game, the Lions meet the Irvington Blue Knights (Irvington, NJ) in a non-league match, on Friday, February 16. Payne Tech will attempt to advance on its 15-8 season record.

The Eagles now own a 10-13 record. They play next when they host Union Catholic for a non-league test on Friday, February 16. West Caldwell Tech will encounter a Vikings squad coming off a 68-62 non-league win over Cranford (Cranford, NJ). The Vikings record now stands at 17-6.