In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Lutheran Cougars basketball team scored a good 61-50 triumph over the Helias Crusaders.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Incarnate Word Academy Red Knights (St. Louis, MO) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 13. Lutheran will attempt to move on its 10-0 season record. The Red Knights enter the match with a 13-0 record after their 61-39 non-league win over Mater Dei (Breese, IL).

With the defeat, Helias moves to 10-6 on the year. The Crusaders host Hickman (Columbia, MO) to face the Kewpies in a Freelance match on Tuesday, January 16. The Kewpies enter the match with a record of 12-5. Hickman won 55-31 in their recent league match against Eureka (Eureka, MO)