The Christian Academy of Madison Defenders basketball squad (Madison, IN), was outscored 51-37 in Friday's league battle with the host Columbus Christian Crusaders (Columbus, IN)

With the victory, Columbus Christian advances its record to 5-11 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Medora (Medora, IN) to meet the Hornets in a Southern Roads battle on Saturday, January 18. The Hornets enter the battle with a record of 7-3. Medora won 79-46 in their recent non-league battle against Columbus Christian (Columbus, IN)

The Defenders now own a 0-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host South Decatur for a non-league battle on Thursday, January 23. Christian Academy of Madison will meet a Cougars squad coming off a 67-56 league loss to Southwestern (Shelbyville, IN). The Cougars record now stands at 3-8.