The Hempstead Mustangs basketball team (Dubuque, IA), was nudged 63-61 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Xavier/Newton Christian Academy (Cedar Rapids, IA)

The now possess a 3-2 record.

The Mustangs (1-3) will now prepare for their battle against Xavier (Cedar Rapids, IA). The Saints come into the battle with a 3-1 record. In their last battle, Xavier was nudged by Linn-Mar (Marion, IA), 62-59, in a non-league battle.