The Loyola Crusaders basketball squad (Mankato, MN), was nudged 54-50 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman Jaguars (Granada, MN)

With the victory, Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Jaguars host St. Clair (St. Clair, MN) to meet the Cyclones in a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 3. The Cyclones enter the battle with a record of 1-1. St. Clair won 77-70 in their recent league battle against Tri-City United [Montgomery-Lonsdale/Le Center] (Montgomery, MN)

The Crusaders now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Cleveland for a A Section 2 battle on Monday, December 2.