In Friday's league match, the host Liberty Lightning basketball team scored a tight 66-61 triumph over the Xavier Saints.

In their next game, the Lightning meet the Jefferson Hawks (Cedar Rapids, IA) in a Mississippi Valley match, on Tuesday, February 7. Liberty will attempt to move on its 8-4 season record.

With the defeat, Xavier moves to 9-6 on the year. The Saints travel to Dubuque Senior (Dubuque, IA) to meet the Rams in a Mississippi Valley match on Tuesday, January 31. The Rams enter the match with a record of 8-10. Dubuque Senior won 62-57 in their recent league match against Wahlert (Dubuque, IA)