The Austin Prep Cougars basketball squad (Reading, MA), was nudged 34-33 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Thayer Academy Tigers (Braintree, MA)

With the victory, Thayer Academy advances its record to 2-0 on the campaign.

With the loss, Austin Prep falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Cougars host Dexter Southfield (Brookline, MA) to play the in a non-league game on Friday, February 28. The go into the game with a record of 0-0.