In Friday's non-league match, the host Steinert Spartans basketball team scored a tight 38-32 triumph over the Point Pleasant Beach Garnet Gulls.

In their next game, the Spartans face the Lawrence Cardinals (Lawrenceville, NJ) in a Colonial Valley - Patriot match, on Tuesday, February 6. Steinert will attempt to move on its 11-7 season record. The Cardinals enter the match with a 4-15 record after their 63-19 non-league loss to Hightstown (Hightstown, NJ).

With the defeat, Point Pleasant Beach moves to 9-10 on the year. The Garnet gulls host Liberty (Jackson, NJ) to face the Lions in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 6. The Lions enter the match with a record of 1-18. Liberty lost 63-7 in their recent non-league match against Shore Regional (West Long Branch, NJ)