In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Fort Osage Indians basketball team scored a tight 48-42 triumph over the Truman Patriots.

In their next game, the Indians face the North Kansas City Hornets (North Kansas City, MO) in a Suburban - White match, on Thursday, January 4. Fort Osage will attempt to move on its 5-5 season record.

With the defeat, Truman moves to 7-4 on the year. The Patriots host Oak Park (Kansas City, MO) to face the Northmen in a non-league match on Thursday, January 4. The Northmen enter the match with a record of 5-4. Oak Park won 48-39 in their recent non-league match against Orchard Farm (St. Charles, MO)