New Albany Eagles (New Albany, OH) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Independence 76ers (Columbus, OH), 68-26 in a non-league match.

With the victory, New Albany advances its record to 6-2 on the year. The Eagles host Groveport-Madison (Groveport, OH) to face the Cruisers in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 7. The Cruisers enter the match with a record of 5-3. Groveport-Madison lost 72-67 in their recent non-league match against Walnut Ridge (Columbus, OH)

The 76ers now own a 0-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Walnut Ridge for a Columbus City - South match on Tuesday, January 7. Independence will face a Scots squad coming off a 72-67 non-league win over Groveport-Madison (Groveport, OH). The Scots record now stands at 7-3.