The Independence Mustangs basketball squad (Independence, IA), was crushed 76-34 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Solon Spartans (Solon, IA)

With the victory, Solon advances its record to 8-6 on the year. The Spartans host Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IA) to meet the Mustangs in a WAMAC - East battle on Friday, January 24. The Mustangs enter the battle with a record of 15-1. Mt. Vernon won 67-58 in their recent non-league battle against Marion (Marion, IA)

The Mustangs now own a 7-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Center Point-Urbana for a WAMAC - West battle on Friday, January 24. Independence will meet a Stormin' Pointers squad coming off a 50-39 non-league win over West Delaware (Manchester, IA). The Stormin' Pointers record now stands at 9-5.