The University City Lions defeated the host Pattonville Pirates basketball squad by a final score of 63-52 in Tuesday's non-league outing.

Next, the Lions clash with the Parkway West Longhorns (Ballwin, MO) in a non-league outing, on Thursday, December 19. University City will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The Longhorns come into the outing with a 5-0 record after their 65-40 non-league win over Howell North (St. Charles, MO).

The Pirates (2-2) will now prepare for their outing against Parkway Central (Chesterfield, MO). The Colts come into the Freelance outing with a 2-3 record. In their last outing, Parkway Central overcame Whitfield (St. Louis, MO), 50-37, in a non-league outing.