Loyola Crusaders (Mankato, MN) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Sibley East Wolverines (Arlington, MN), 54-49 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Loyola upgrades its record to 6-4 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons (Alden, MN) to face the in a A Section 2 match on Thursday, January 9. The enter the match with a record of 4-9. Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons won 68-27 in their recent non-league match against Medford (Medford, MN)

The Wolverines now sport a 4-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Minnesota Valley Lutheran for a AA Section 2 match on Thursday, January 9. Sibley East will face a Chargers squad coming off a 75-58 non-league loss to Central (Norwood-Young America, MN). The Chargers record now stands at 9-2.