Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Lutheran Crusaders (Rockford, IL) and the visiting Normal University Pioneers (Normal, IL), saw Lutheran's basketball squad hold off Normal University by a tally of 42-37.

With the victory, Lutheran improves its record to 11-4 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Winnebago (Winnebago, IL) to confront the Indians in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 4-13. Winnebago won 46-38 in their recent non-league challenge against Rock Falls (Rock Falls, IL)

Next up, the Pioneers confront the Rock Falls Rockets (Rock Falls, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Normal University will attempt to improve on its 2-13 season record. The Rockets come into the challenge with a 4-14 record after their 46-38 non-league loss to Winnebago (Winnebago, IL).