Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Loyola Crusaders (Mankato, MN) and the visiting Martin County West Mavericks (Sherburn, MN), saw Loyola's basketball squad hold off Martin County West by a count of 74-67.

With the victory, Loyola upgrades its record to 16-5 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial (Lake Crystal, MN) to play the Knights in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 14. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 18-1. Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial won 69-53 in their recent league challenge against St. Clair (St. Clair, MN)

Next up, the Mavericks play the Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman Jaguars (Granada, MN) in a A Section 2 challenge, on Tuesday, February 14. Martin County West will attempt to upgrade on its 13-10 season record.