The Bradley Bears basketball squad (Bradley, AR), lost 66-51 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Columbia Christian Crusaders (Magnolia, AR)

With the victory, Columbia Christian advances its record to 22-4 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Strong (Strong, AR) to meet the Bulldogs in a 1A Region 8 battle on Friday, January 31. The Bulldogs enter the battle with a record of 1-7. Strong lost 58-55 in their recent non-league battle against West Side Christian (El Dorado, AR)

The Bears now own a 3-14 record. They put it on the line next when they host Bearden for a 1A Region 8 battle on Friday, January 31.