Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Truman Patriots (Independence, MO) and the visiting Lee's Summit West Titans (Lee's Summit, MO), saw Truman's basketball squad hold off Lee's Summit West by a count of 40-36.

With the victory, Truman upgrades its record to 8-5 on the campaign. The Patriots host Bishop Miege (Shawnee Mission, KS) to play the Stags in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Stags come into the challenge with a record of 5-2.

Next up, the Titans play the Blue Springs South Jaguars (Blue Springs, MO) in a Suburban - Gold challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Lee's Summit West will attempt to upgrade on its 1-10 season record.