In Saturday's non-league match, the host Lutheran Crusaders basketball team scored a decisive 77-30 triumph over the Rockford Christian Royal Lions.

In their next game, the Crusaders meet the Stillman Valley Cardinals (Stillman Valley, IL) in a Big Northern match, on Tuesday, January 30. Lutheran will attempt to move on its 18-6 season record. The Cardinals enter the match with a 24-4 record after their 64-36 non-league win over Freeport (Freeport, IL).

With the defeat, Rockford Christian moves to 5-17 on the year. The Royal lions host Winnebago (Winnebago, IL) to meet the Indians in a Big Northern match on Tuesday, January 30. The Indians enter the match with a record of 9-16. Winnebago won 55-36 in their recent league match against North Boone (Poplar Grove, IL)