The New London Tigers basketball squad (New London, IA), was outscored 59-49 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Columbus Wildcats (Columbus Junction, IA)

With the victory, Columbus advances its record to 3-4 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Wapello (Wapello, IA) to meet the Indians in a SEI - North battle on Friday, December 20. The Indians enter the battle with a record of 0-5. Wapello lost 68-28 in their recent league battle against Hillcrest Academy (Kalona, IA)

The Tigers now own a 0-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Mediapolis for a non-league battle on Friday, December 20. New London will meet a Bulldogs squad coming off a 51-47 league win over Winfield-Mt. Union (Winfield, IA). The Bulldogs record now stands at 5-2.