Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Lutheran Crusaders (Springfield, IL) and the visiting Illini Central Cougars (Mason City, IL), saw Lutheran's basketball squad overcome Illini Central by a tally of 61-49.

With the victory, Lutheran improves its record to 8-8 on the campaign. The Crusaders host Pawnee (Pawnee, IL) to confront the Indians in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 8. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 4-9. Pawnee lost 59-27 in their recent non-league challenge against Lutheran (Springfield, IL)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Havana Ducks (Havana, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Illini Central will attempt to improve on its 6-6 season record.