The Truman Patriots got by the host Battle Spartans basketball squad by a final score of 71-67 in Saturday's non-league outing.

Next, the Patriots clash with the Excelsior Springs Tigers (Excelsior Springs, MO) in a non-league outing, on Tuesday, December 16. Truman will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 1-2 record after their 75-69 league loss to Odessa (Odessa, MO).

With the loss, Battle falls to 1-2 on the campaign. The Spartans host Liberty (Wentzville, MO) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 16. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 1-2. Liberty lost 55-40 in their recent non-league bout against Orchard Farm (St. Charles, MO)