Lincolnwood Lancers (Raymond, IL) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Lutheran Crusaders (Springfield, IL), 59-49 in a league bout.

With the victory, Lincolnwood upgrades its record to 12-11 on the campaign. The Lancers travel to Carlinville (Carlinville, IL) to play the Cavaliers in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 3. The Cavaliers enter the match with a record of 12-13. Carlinville won 42-39 in their recent league match against Staunton (Staunton, IL)

With the defeat, Lutheran moves to 10-14 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Mt. Pulaski (Mt. Pulaski, IL) to meet the Hilltoppers in a non-league match on Friday, February 2. The Hilltoppers enter the match with a record of 10-16. Mt. Pulaski won 56-48 in their recent non-league match against Tri-City (Buffalo, IL)