Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Union Knights (La Porte City, IA), 44-32 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Independence advances its record to 2-1 on the year. The Mustangs host South Tama County (Tama, IA) to meet the Trojans in a WAMAC - West match on Friday, December 6. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 0-2. South Tama County lost 47-42 in their recent non-league match against Saydel (Des Moines, IA)

The Knights now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host AGWSR for a non-league match on Friday, December 6. Union will meet a Cougars squad coming off a 52-41 non-league win over Wapsie Valley (Fairbank, IA). The Cougars record now stands at 3-0.