The Nelson County Cardinals basketball squad (Bardstown, KY), was outscored 67-56 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Model Patriots (Richmond, KY)

With the victory, Model advances its record to 7-8 on the year. The Patriots host Madison Southern (Berea, KY) to meet the Eagles in a District 44 battle on Friday, January 17. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 6-7.

The Cardinals now own a 1-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Central for a non-league battle on Wednesday, January 15.