In Thursday's non-league match, the host Loyola Crusaders basketball team scored a decisive 88-49 triumph over the Martin County West Mavericks.

In their next game, the Crusaders meet the Madelia Blackhawks (Madelia, MN) in a A Section 2 match, on Tuesday, January 23. Loyola will attempt to move on its 9-8 season record. The Blackhawks enter the match with a 8-9 record after their 67-49 league loss to New Ulm Cathedral (New Ulm, MN).

With the defeat, Martin County West moves to 1-14 on the year. The Mavericks host Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop (Winthrop, MN) to meet the Thunderbirds in a A Section 2 match on Saturday, January 20. The Thunderbirds enter the match with a record of 6-7. Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop won 79-54 in their recent non-league match against Wabasso (Wabasso, MN)