Luther Lions (Luther, OK) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Community Christian Royals (Norman, OK), 66-59 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Luther upgrades its record to 8-2 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Oklahoma Christian Academy (Edmond, OK) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Friday, January 12. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 0-9. Oklahoma Christian Academy lost 48-10 in their recent non-league bout against Christian Heritage (Del City, OK)

Next up, the Royals play the Millwood Falcons (Oklahoma City, OK) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 12. Community Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 7-3 season record. The Falcons come into the bout with a 6-4 record after their 47-34 non-league loss to Bartlesville (Bartlesville, OK).