The Unity Christian Lions basketball team (Decatur, IL), was overwhelmed 44-6 in Monday's league battle with the visiting Arcola Purple Riders (Arcola, IL)

The Purple Riders now possess a 22-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Neoga for a non-league battle on Thursday, February 8. Arcola will battle a Indians team coming off a 62-32 non-league loss to Teutopolis (Teutopolis, IL). The Indians record now stands at 16-13.

The Lions (6-22) will now prepare for their battle against Calvary Christian Academy (Normal, IL). The Knights come into the non-league battle with a 16-9 record. In their last battle, Calvary Christian Academy trounced Cornerstone Christian (Bloomington, IL), 46-31, in a league battle.