In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Solon Spartans basketball team scored a tight 56-50 triumph over the Mt. Vernon Mustangs.

In their next game, the Spartans meet the Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 20. Solon will attempt to better on its 13-1 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 4-10 record after their 81-41 league loss to Marion (Marion, IA).

With the defeat, Mt. Vernon moves to 6-6 on the year. The Mustangs travel to West Delaware (Manchester, IA) to meet the Hawks in a WAMAC - East match on Friday, January 20. The Hawks enter the match with a record of 5-9. West Delaware lost 44-33 in their recent non-league match against Waverly-Shell Rock (Waverly, IA)