Helias Crusaders (Jefferson City, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Sunday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Eugene Eagles (Eugene, MO), 53-52 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Helias advances its record to 4-6 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Central (Springfield, MO) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Saturday, January 4. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 4-4. Central won 70-65 in their recent non-league match against Booker T. Washington (Tulsa, OK)

The Eagles now own a 7-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lincoln for a non-league match on Friday, January 3.