The Seneca Indians basketball team (Seneca, MO), was nudged 53-51 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the visiting Benton Cardinals (St. Joseph, MO)

The Cardinals now possess a 5-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Crooked Oak for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 28. Benton will confront a Ruf-Nex team coming off a 76-33 non-league win over Non Varsity Opponent (, ). The Ruf-Nex record now stands at 11-1.

The Indians (3-4) will now prepare for their battle against Cassville (Cassville, MO). The Wildcats come into the Big 8 battle with a 4-6 record.