The University City Lions basketball squad (St. Louis, MO), was crushed 53-27 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Howell Central Spartans (St. Charles, MO)

With the victory, Howell Central advances its record to 6-0 on the year. The Spartans travel to Marquette (Chesterfield, MO) to meet the Mustangs in a non-league battle on Friday, January 3. The Mustangs go into the game with a record of 2-4. Marquette lost 69-30 in their recent non-league game against Lutheran (St. Peters, MO)

With the loss, University City falls to 3-4 on the campaign. The Lions host Fox (Arnold, MO) to confront the Warriors in a non-league game on Friday, January 10. The Warriors go into the game with a record of 0-0.