The University Phoenix routed the host Caldwell Chiefs basketball team by a final score of 72-33 in Saturday's league game.

In their next game, the Phoenix face the West Orange Mountaineers (West Orange, NJ) in a Super Essex - American game, on Tuesday, February 6. University will attempt to move on its 17-2 season record. The Mountaineers enter the game with a 16-6 record after their 62-35 non-league win over Central (Newark, NJ).

With the defeat, Caldwell moves to 9-8 on the year. The Chiefs host West Essex (North Caldwell, NJ) to face the Knights in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 6. The Knights enter the game with a record of 12-9. West Essex lost 56-51 in their recent league game against Central (Newark, NJ)