In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Ashley Screaming Eagle basketball team scored a tight 28-21 triumph over the Topsail Pirates.

In their next game, the Screaming Eagle meet the North Brunswick Scorpions (Leland, NC) in a non-league match, on Thursday, February 9. Ashley will attempt to better on its 4-10 season record. The Scorpions enter the match with a 9-9 record after their 58-57 non-league win over South Brunswick (Southport, NC).

With the defeat, Topsail moves to 7-13 on the year. The Pirates host Laney (Wilmington, NC) to meet the Buccaneers in a non-league match on Thursday, February 9. The Buccaneers enter the match with a record of 15-5. Laney lost 69-52 in their recent non-league match against Hoggard (Wilmington, NC)