The Kirkwood Pioneers nipped the host St. Dominic Crusaders basketball squad by a final score of 55-49 in Tuesday's non-league outing.

Next, the Pioneers clash with the McCluer North Stars (Florissant, MO) in a non-league outing, on Friday, January 24. Kirkwood will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The Stars enter the outing with a 4-8 record after their 54-44 league win over Ritenour (Overland, MO).

The Crusaders (6-6) will now prepare for their outing against Vianney (Kirkwood, MO). The Golden Griffins go into the non-league contest with a 9-6 record. In their last contest, Vianney was tipped by De Smet Jesuit (St. Louis, MO), 77-74, in a league contest.