Truman Patriots (Independence, MO) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Ruskin Golden Eagles (Kansas City, MO), 84-50 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Truman advances its record to 11-5 on the year. The Patriots host Raytown (Raytown, MO) to meet the Bluejays in a Suburban - White match on Friday, January 17. The Bluejays enter the match with a record of 9-3. Raytown won 77-65 in their recent league match against Chrisman (Independence, MO)

The Golden Eagles now own a 4-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Grandview for a non-league match on Friday, January 17. Ruskin will meet a Bulldogs squad coming off a 56-53 non-league win over Raytown South (Raytown, MO). The Bulldogs record now stands at 6-5.