Loyola Crusaders (Mankato, MN) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Cleveland Clippers (Cleveland, MN), 70-47 in a league match.

With the victory, Loyola upgrades its record to 2-1 on the year. The Crusaders host Martin County West (Sherburn, MN) to face the Mavericks in a A Section 2 match on Thursday, December 5. The Mavericks enter the match with a record of 4-0. Martin County West won 46-42 in their recent league match against Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons (Alden, MN)

The Clippers now sport a 0-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Madelia for a A Section 2 match on Thursday, December 5. Cleveland will face a Blackhawks squad coming off a 66-44 league loss to Nicollet (Nicollet, MN). The Blackhawks record now stands at 0-5.