Basketball Recap: Saxony Lutheran Takes a Loss

Saxony Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against the Poplar Bluff Mules, falling 73-49. The Crusaders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mules apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.

Saxony Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Poplar Bluff, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.

Saxony Lutheran has already played their next matchup (against North County), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Poplar Bluff, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on West Plains at 7:30 p.m. on January 13, 2026.