Nicollet Raiders (Nicollet, MN) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Cleveland Clippers (Cleveland, MN), 66-63 in a league bout.

With the victory, Nicollet upgrades its record to 1-18 on the campaign. The Raiders host Loyola (Mankato, MN) to play the Crusaders in a A Section 2 bout on Thursday, February 16. The Crusaders come into the bout with a record of 16-6. Loyola lost 69-32 in their recent non-league bout against Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial (Lake Crystal, MN)

Next up, the Clippers play the Madelia Blackhawks (Madelia, MN) in a A Section 2 bout, on Thursday, February 16. Cleveland will attempt to upgrade on its 0-20 season record. The Blackhawks come into the bout with a 3-17 record after their 83-52 non-league loss to St. Clair (St. Clair, MN).