The Manhattan Indians routed the visiting Emporia Spartans basketball team by a final score of 72-35 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Indians face the Blue Valley Tigers (Stilwell, KS) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 26. Manhattan will attempt to move on its 4-3 season record.

With the defeat, Emporia moves to 0-2 on the year. The Spartans travel to Washburn Rural (Topeka, KS) to face the Blues in a game on Friday, February 3. The Blues enter the game with a record of 10-2.