Hillhouse Academics (New Haven, CT) supporters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Newtown Nighthawks (Newtown, CT), 76-49 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hillhouse advances its record to 21-6 on the year. The Academics host Trumbull (Trumbull, CT) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Wednesday, March 5. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 6-6. Trumbull won 69-66 in their recent non-league match against Warde/Ludlowe (Fairfield, CT)

The Nighthawks now own a 3-10 record.