The Saxony Lutheran Crusaders basketball squad (Jackson, MO), was crushed 71-47 in Monday's league battle with the visiting Dexter Bearcats (Dexter, MO)

With the victory, Dexter advances its record to 8-10 on the year. The Bearcats host Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau, MO) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league battle on Monday, February 10. The Bulldogs enter the battle with a record of 9-8.

The Crusaders now own a 3-15 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Notre Dame for a Southeast Missouri battle on Friday, February 7. Saxony Lutheran will meet a Bulldogs squad coming off a 69-41 league win over Central (Cape Girardeau, MO). The Bulldogs record now stands at 9-8.