The Massac County Patriots basketball squad (Metropolis, IL), was outscored 67-47 in Monday's league battle with the host Carterville Lions (Carterville, IL)

With the victory, Carterville advances its record to 11-12 on the year. The Lions travel to Frankfort (West Frankfort, IL) to meet the Redbirds in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Redbirds enter the battle with a record of 6-16. Frankfort lost 83-33 in their recent league battle against Pinckneyville (Pinckneyville, IL)

The Patriots now own a 10-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hardin County for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 4.