In Tuesday's non-league match, the host St. Ansgar Saints basketball team scored a tight 52-47 triumph over the Osage Green Devils.

In their next game, the Saints face the North Butler Bearcats (Greene, IA) in a Corn Bowl match, on Friday, December 8. St. Ansgar will attempt to improve on its 3-1 season record. The Bearcats come into the battle with a 1-3 record after their 57-24 league loss to Central Springs (Manly, IA).

The Green Devils (2-2) will now prepare for their battle against Crestwood (Cresco, IA). The Cadets come into the non-league battle with a 0-3 record. In their last battle, Crestwood was nudged by Waterloo West (Waterloo, IA), 68-41, in a non-league battle.