The Marquette Crusaders basketball squad (Ottawa, IL), lost 54-45 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Serena Huskers (Serena, IL)

With the victory, Serena advances its record to 15-14 on the year. The Huskers host Earlville (Earlville, IL) to meet the Red Raiders in a Little Ten battle on Friday, February 14. The Red Raiders enter the battle with a record of 12-16. Earlville lost 60-55 in their recent non-league battle against Polo (Polo, IL)

The Crusaders now own a 14-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Dwight for a Tri-County battle on Friday, February 14. Marquette will meet a Trojans squad coming off a 56-51 non-league win over Herscher (Herscher, IL). The Trojans record now stands at 13-14.