The Truman Patriots basketball squad (Independence, MO), was crushed 80-17 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Fort Osage Indians (Independence, MO)

With the victory, Fort Osage advances its record to 10-13 on the year. The Indians travel to Ruskin (Kansas City, MO) to meet the Golden Eagles in a Suburban - White battle on Monday, February 24. The Golden Eagles enter the battle with a record of 5-13.

The Patriots now own a 14-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Raytown for a Suburban - White battle on Monday, February 24.