Ayyub Wilson starred for Arts with 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists for Arts in its 59-51 win over Payne Tech in Newark.
Kevin Freeman recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 boards in the victory. Arts trailed 22-15 after the first quarter before outscoring Payne Tech 11-9 in the second quarter and 33-20 in the second half.
Robert Foster led the way for Payne Tech with 19 points while De'an Armstrong was right behind with 16 points. Gerald Edwell posted a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.