The Byron Tigers topped the visiting Lutheran Crusaders basketball team by a final score of 60-52 in Saturday's league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Dixon Dukes & Duchesses (Dixon, IL) in a Big Northern game, on Tuesday, January 23. Byron will attempt to move on its 15-6 season record. The Dukes & Duchesses enter the game with a 16-5 record after their 62-18 league win over Oregon (Oregon, IL).

With the defeat, Lutheran moves to 15-6 on the year. The Crusaders host Sterling (Sterling, IL) to face the Golden Warriors in a non-league game on Monday, January 22. The Golden Warriors enter the game with a record of 8-12. Sterling lost 39-38 in their recent league game against Alleman (Rock Island, IL)