In Saturday's non-league match, the host Althoff Catholic Crusaders basketball team scored a decisive 83-38 triumph over the SIUE East St. Louis Charter .

In their next game, the Crusaders meet the Carbondale Terriers (Carbondale, IL) in a South Seven match, on Friday, December 16. Althoff Catholic will attempt to move on its 5-4 season record. The Terriers enter the match with a 4-4 record after their 65-55 non-league loss to Herrin (Herrin, IL).

With the defeat, SIUE East St. Louis Charter moves to 1-4 on the year. The travel to Roxana (Roxana, IL) to meet the Shells in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 13. The Shells enter the match with a record of 4-5. Roxana lost 54-18 in their recent league match against Breese Central (Breese, IL)