Basketball Game Preview: Concordia Mustangs vs. Lincoln Christian Crusaders

Concordia is 0-10 against Lincoln Christian since February of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Concordia Mustangs will take on the Lincoln Christian Crusaders at 6:00 p.m.

Concordia is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 46-42 heartbreaker at the hands of Fort Calhoun.

Meanwhile, Lincoln Christian put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They secured a 55-49 W over Pius X. The 55-point effort marked the Crusaders' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.

Concordia's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Lincoln Christian, their win was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-0.

Concordia was dealt a bruising 78-35 loss at the hands of Lincoln Christian in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. That match was all but decided by halftime, at which point Concordia was down 47-18.