The First Assembly Christian Crusaders tipped the visiting Huntsville Panthers basketball team by a final score of 63-59 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Crusaders face the Harding Academy Lions (Memphis, TN) in a Division II-A West District 6 game, on Tuesday, January 3. First Assembly Christian will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record.

With the defeat, Huntsville moves to 11-5 on the year. The Panthers travel to Madison Academy (Madison, AL) to face the Mustangs in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 27. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 4-4. Madison Academy won 63-59 in their recent non-league game against Decatur Heritage Christian Academy (Decatur, AL)