In Friday's league match, the visiting Luverne Cardinals basketball team scored a good 65-55 triumph over the St. James Saints.

In their next game, the Cardinals meet the Adrian/Ellsworth Dragons (Adrian, MN) in a non-league match, on Monday, February 5. Luverne will attempt to better on its 6-13 season record. The Dragons enter the match with a 13-9 record after their 70-68 league win over Russell-Tyler-Ruthton (Tyler, MN).

With the defeat, St. James moves to 4-15 on the year. The Saints host Mountain Lake/Comfrey (Mountain Lake, MN) to meet the in a non-league match on Monday, February 5. The enter the match with a record of 7-12. Mountain Lake/Comfrey lost 66-36 in their recent non-league match against Westbrook-Walnut Grove (Westbrook, MN)