Loyola Crusaders (Mankato, MN) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Nicollet Raiders (Nicollet, MN), 77-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Loyola upgrades its record to 3-0 on the season. The Crusaders host St. Clair (St. Clair, MN) to play the Cyclones in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 17. The Cyclones go into the bout with a record of 2-1. St. Clair won 69-53 in their recent non-league bout against Alden-Conger (Alden, MN)

Next up, the Raiders play the Sleepy Eye Indians (Sleepy Eye, MN) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 20. Nicollet will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record.