The Truman Patriots basketball team (Independence, MO), was routed 80-56 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Oak Park Northmen (Kansas City, MO)

The Northmen now sport a 10-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host North Kansas City for a Suburban - Red battle on Tuesday, January 9. Oak Park will battle a Hornets team coming off a 57-50 non-league win over Mill Valley (Shawnee, KS). The Hornets record now stands at 8-2.

The Patriots (6-6) will now prepare for their battle against Excelsior Springs (Excelsior Springs, MO). The Tigers come into the non-league battle with a 1-7 record. In their last battle, Excelsior Springs trounced Cameron (Cameron, MO), 53-51, in a non-league battle.