The Jim Ned Indians basketball squad (Tuscola, TX), was nudged 60-55 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Sweetwater Mustangs (Sweetwater, TX)

With the victory, Sweetwater advances its record to 6-10 on the year. The Mustangs host Monahans (Monahans, TX) to play the Loboes in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 7. The Loboes go into the bout with a record of 1-12.

With the loss, Jim Ned falls to 11-7 on the campaign. The Indians host Grape Creek (San Angelo, TX) to play the Eagles in a 3A Region I District 6 bout on Friday, January 3. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 8-11. Grape Creek lost 54-36 in their recent league bout against Wall (Wall, TX)