The Maxwell Bears basketball squad (Maxwell, NM), was crushed 78-56 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Melrose Buffaloes (Melrose, NM)

With the victory, Melrose advances its record to 24-5 on the year. The Buffaloes travel to Fort Sumner/House (Fort Sumner, NM) to meet the in a non-league battle on Thursday, March 13. The enter the battle with a record of 22-7. Fort Sumner/House won 75-60 in their recent non-league battle against Cimarron (Cimarron, NM)

The Bears now own a 22-7 record.