The Lutheran Crusaders tipped the visiting Genoa-Kingston Cogs basketball team by a final score of 40-33 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Crusaders face the Marengo Indians (Marengo, IL) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 9. Lutheran will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record. The Indians enter the game with a 3-5 record after their 60-52 non-league loss to Winnebago (Winnebago, IL).

With the defeat, Genoa-Kingston moves to 4-5 on the year. The Cogs host Oregon (Oregon, IL) to face the Hawks in a Big Northern game on Friday, December 9. The Hawks enter the game with a record of 5-3. Oregon won 51-20 in their recent non-league game against West Carroll (Savanna, IL)