The Riverdale Rams routed the host Normal University Pioneers basketball team by a final score of 55-30 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Rams face the St. Joseph-Ogden Spartans (St. Joseph, IL) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 29. Riverdale will attempt to move on its 10-3 season record. The Spartans enter the game with a 6-7 record after their 45-42 non-league win over Lutheran (Rockford, IL).

With the defeat, Normal University moves to 2-14 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Lutheran (Rockford, IL) to face the Crusaders in a non-league game on Thursday, December 28. The Crusaders enter the game with a record of 10-3. Lutheran lost 49-39 in their recent non-league game against Brimfield (Brimfield, IL)