The Xavier Saints tipped the host Linn-Mar Lions basketball team by a final score of 59-55 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Saints face the Iowa City Little Hawks (Iowa City, IA) in a non-league game, on Saturday, February 3. Xavier will attempt to move on its 9-9 season record. The Little Hawks enter the game with a 7-18 record after their 54-48 league win over Hempstead (Dubuque, IA).

With the defeat, Linn-Mar moves to 12-10 on the year. The Lions travel to Hempstead (Dubuque, IA) to face the Mustangs in a Mississippi Valley game on Tuesday, February 6. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 6-11. Hempstead lost 66-32 in their recent league game against Dubuque Senior (Dubuque, IA)