The Truman Patriots basketball squad (Independence, MO), was nudged 56-50 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Van Horn Falcons (Independence, MO)

With the victory, Van Horn advances its record to 3-1 on the year. The Falcons travel to Deer Creek (Edmond, OK) to meet the Antlers in a non-league match on Saturday, December 6. The Antlers enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Patriots now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host North Kansas City for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 9. Truman will meet a Hornets squad coming off a 55-51 non-league win over Van Horn (Independence, MO). The Hornets record now stands at 1-0.