The Independence Mustangs basketball team (Independence, IA), dropped 49-33 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Mt. Vernon Mustangs (Mt. Vernon, IA)

In their next game, the Mustangs meet the Fort Madison Bloodhounds (Fort Madison, IA) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 21. Mt. Vernon will attempt to better on its 4-3 season record. The Bloodhounds enter the match with a 3-4 record after their 73-63 non-league loss to Washington (Washington, IA).

With the defeat, Independence moves to 2-6 on the year. The Mustangs host South Tama County (Tama, IA) to meet the Trojans in a WAMAC - West match on Friday, January 5. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 3-4. South Tama County won 53-47 in their recent league match against Vinton-Shellsburg (Vinton, IA)