The Hand Tigers tipped the host Branford Hornets basketball team by a final score of 40-39 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Hillhouse Academics (New Haven, CT) in a Southern Connecticut - Oronoque game, on Friday, February 9. Hand will attempt to move on its 7-11 season record. The Academics enter the game with a 8-10 record after their 68-31 non-league win over Career Magnet (New Haven, CT).

With the defeat, Branford moves to 9-9 on the year. The Hornets travel to Career Magnet (New Haven, CT) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Friday, February 9. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 3-15. Career Magnet lost 68-31 in their recent non-league game against Hillhouse (New Haven, CT)