The Lathrop Mules tipped the host Lone Jack Mules basketball team by a final score of 37-36 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Mules face the East Buchanan Bulldogs (Gower, MO) in a KCI game, on Friday, January 6. Lathrop will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record.

With the defeat, Lone Jack moves to 4-3 on the year. The Mules travel to Crest Ridge (Centerview, MO) to face the Cougars in a non-league game on Friday, January 6. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 4-5.