In Friday's league match, the visiting Luverne Cardinals basketball team scored a good 81-69 triumph over the St. James Saints.

In their next game, the Cardinals meet the Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots (Hills, MN) in a non-league match, on Monday, February 5. Luverne will attempt to better on its 6-11 season record. The Patriots enter the match with a 12-5 record after their 65-53 league win over Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda (Okabena, MN).

With the defeat, St. James moves to 3-17 on the year. The Saints host Jackson County Central (Jackson, MN) to meet the Huskies in a AA Section 3 match on Saturday, February 3. The Huskies enter the match with a record of 12-5. Jackson County Central won 82-68 in their recent non-league match against Maple River (Mapleton, MN)