Kuemper Knights (Carroll, IA) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Des Moines Christian Lions (Des Moines, IA), 78-72 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Kuemper advances its record to 17-1 on the year. The Knights host Lewis Central (Council Bluffs, IA) to face the Titans in a Hawkeye Ten match on Friday, January 31. The Titans enter the match with a record of 9-4.

The Lions now own a 9-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Ogden for a West Central match on Friday, January 31.