Payne Tech Lions (Newark, NJ) supporters left the game happy Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Arts Jaguars (Newark, NJ), 73-69 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Payne Tech advances its record to 19-7 on the year. The Lions travel to Nutley (Nutley, NJ) to face the Maroon Raiders in a non-league match on Wednesday, February 26. The Maroon Raiders enter the match with a record of 12-8. Nutley lost 62-54 in their recent non-league match against Bernards (Bernardsville, NJ)

The Jaguars now own a 12-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Marion P. Thomas for a non-league match on Wednesday, February 26. Arts will face a squad coming off a 79-54 league win over Lakeland Regional (Wanaque, NJ). The record now stands at 12-12.