The Hand Tigers basketball squad (Madison, CT), was nudged 54-48 in Monday's non-league battle with the visiting Norwich Free Academy Wildcats (Norwich, CT)

With the victory, Norwich Free Academy advances its record to 7-11 on the year. The Wildcats host Westhill (Stamford, CT) to meet the Vikings in a non-league battle on Wednesday, March 5. The Vikings enter the battle with a record of 8-9. Westhill won 61-55 in their recent non-league battle against Southington (Southington, CT)

The Tigers now own a 15-7 record.