The Russellville Indians basketball squad (Russellville, MO), lost 71-57 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting New Franklin Bulldogs (New Franklin, MO)

With the victory, New Franklin advances its record to 20-8 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Tipton (Tipton, MO) to meet the Cardinals in a Central State 8 battle on Saturday, March 1. The Cardinals enter the battle with a record of 23-4. Tipton won 82-25 in their recent league battle against Cole Camp (Cole Camp, MO)

The Indians now own a 10-11 record.