The Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Knights basketball squad (Tyler, MN), was outscored 69-54 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Southwest Minnesota Christian Eagles (Edgerton, MN)

With the victory, Southwest Minnesota Christian advances its record to 3-0 on the year. The Eagles host Murray County Central (Slayton, MN) to meet the Rebels in a A Section 3 match on Thursday, December 18. The Rebels come into the contest with a record of 2-1. Murray County Central won 58-47 in their recent league contest against Westbrook-Walnut Grove (Westbrook, MN)

In their next game, the Knights battle the Edgerton Flying Dutchmen (Edgerton, MN) in a A Section 3 match, on Thursday, December 18. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton will attempt to advance on its 1-2 season record. The Flying Dutchmen enter the match with a 2-1 record after their 87-70 non-league win over Mountain Lake/Comfrey (Mountain Lake, MN).