The Independence Mustangs basketball squad (Independence, IA), was outscored 69-53 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Solon Spartans (Solon, IA)

With the victory, Solon advances its record to 13-6 on the year. The Spartans travel to Vinton-Shellsburg (Vinton, IA) to meet the Vikings in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 11. The Vikings enter the battle with a record of 10-11. Vinton-Shellsburg lost 58-38 in their recent non-league battle against Grinnell (Grinnell, IA)

The Mustangs now own a 7-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host West Delaware for a non-league battle on Saturday, February 8. Independence will meet a Hawks squad coming off a 65-61 league loss to Solon (Solon, IA). The Hawks record now stands at 4-14.