The Lutheran Crusaders basketball squad (Rockford, IL), was nudged 53-52 in Tuesday's non-league challenge with the host Eastland Cougars (Lanark, IL)

The Cougars (6-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Pecatonica (Pecatonica, IL). The Indians come into the non-league challenge with a 3-3 record. In their last challenge, Pecatonica was tipped by Galena (Galena, IL), 64-62, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Crusaders encounter the East Dubuque Warriors (East Dubuque, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 18. Lutheran will attempt to improve on its 5-4 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 4-6 record after their 61-25 non-league win over South Beloit (South Beloit, IL).