The Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Knights basketball squad (Tyler, MN), was crushed 81-45 in Monday's non-league battle with the visiting St. Mary's Knights (Sleepy Eye, MN)

With the victory, St. Mary's advances its record to 18-0 on the year. The Knights host Wabasso (Wabasso, MN) to meet the Rabbits in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 28. The Rabbits enter the battle with a record of 1-20. Wabasso lost 90-35 in their recent non-league battle against Sleepy Eye (Sleepy Eye, MN)

The Knights now own a 13-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Southwest Minnesota Christian for a A Section 3 battle on Thursday, January 30. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton will meet a Eagles squad coming off a 68-56 non-league win over Luverne (Luverne, MN). The Eagles record now stands at 14-7.