The Luverne Cardinals topped the visiting St. James Saints basketball team by a final score of 78-63 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Cardinals face the Adrian/Ellsworth Dragons (Adrian, MN) in a non-league game, on Thursday, February 8. Luverne will attempt to move on its 8-13 season record. The Dragons enter the game with a 13-10 record after their 63-55 non-league loss to Luverne (Luverne, MN).

With the defeat, St. James moves to 4-18 on the year. The Saints host Waseca (Waseca, MN) to face the Bluejays in a non-league game on Friday, February 9. The Bluejays enter the game with a record of 6-16. Waseca lost 83-48 in their recent league game against New Ulm (New Ulm, MN)