Lutheran Crusaders (Rockford, IL) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host St. Edward Green Wave (Elgin, IL), 56-55 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Lutheran advances its record to 5-2 on the year. The Crusaders host Pecatonica (Pecatonica, IL) to meet the Indians in a non-league match on Saturday, December 7. The Indians enter the match with a record of 7-1. Pecatonica won 55-33 in their recent league match against Dakota (Dakota, IL)

The Green Wave now own a 4-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Marengo for a non-league match on Saturday, December 7. St. Edward will meet a Indians squad coming off a 55-40 league win over Woodstock (Woodstock, IL). The Indians record now stands at 4-2.