The Italy Gladiators basketball squad (Italy, TX), was outscored 37-22 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Lone Oak Buffaloes (Lone Oak, TX)

With the victory, Lone Oak advances its record to 4-6 on the year. The Buffaloes travel to Palmer (Palmer, TX) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 9. The Bulldogs enter the battle with a record of 6-9. Palmer won 42-35 in their recent non-league battle against Wilson (Dallas, TX)

The Gladiators now own a 5-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Bruceville-Eddy for a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 9. Italy will meet a Eagles squad coming off a 32-18 non-league loss to Milano (Milano, TX). The Eagles record now stands at 3-9.