The Payne Tech Lions tipped the visiting Irvington Blue Knights basketball team by a final score of 78-76 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Lions face the Union City Soaring Eagles (Union City, NJ) in a non-league game, on Thursday, February 9. Payne Tech will attempt to move on its 11-8 season record.

With the defeat, Irvington moves to 17-5 on the year. The Blue knights host Newark Academy (Livingston, NJ) to confront the Minutemen in a non-league battle on Saturday, February 4. The Minutemen come into the battle with a record of 2-12. Newark Academy won 47-42 in their recent non-league battle against Shabazz (Newark, NJ)