Lexington Minutemen (Lexington, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Lathrop Mules (Lathrop, MO), 72-60 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Lexington upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Minutemen host Excelsior Springs (Excelsior Springs, MO) to clash with the Tigers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, November 29. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Mules clash with the Lafayette County Huskers (Higginsville, MO) in a non-league bout, on Monday, November 28. Lathrop will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.