The Lutheran Crusaders basketball squad (Rockford, IL), was outscored 59-39 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host East Dubuque Warriors (East Dubuque, IL)

With the victory, East Dubuque advances its record to 7-2 on the year. The Warriors host Rock Falls (Rock Falls, IL) to meet the Rockets in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 21. The Rockets enter the battle with a record of 8-2. Rock Falls lost 62-41 in their recent non-league battle against Rockridge (Taylor Ridge, IL)

The Crusaders now own a 5-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Normal University for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 26.