Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Truman Cougars (Taylor, MI) and the host Monroe Trojans (Monroe, MI), saw Truman's basketball squad overcome Monroe by a count of 63-50.

With the victory, Truman upgrades its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Cougars host Romulus (Romulus, MI) to play the Eagles in a Michigan Mega - Red challenge on Tuesday, January 20. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 3-2. Romulus won 65-52 in their recent league challenge against Robichaud (Dearborn Heights, MI)

Next up, the Trojans play the Ypsilanti Phoenix (Ypsilanti, MI) in a Michigan Mega - Red challenge, on Tuesday, January 20. Monroe will attempt to upgrade on its 3-6 season record. The Phoenix come into the challenge with a 2-6 record after their 61-58 non-league loss to Roosevelt (Wyandotte, MI).