The St. Cloud Tech Tigers basketball squad (St. Cloud, MN), was nudged 75-72 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Apollo Eagles (St. Cloud, MN)

With the victory, Apollo advances its record to 18-7 on the year. The Eagles host Willmar (Willmar, MN) to meet the Cardinals in a AAA Section 8 challenge on Friday, February 27. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 14-6. Willmar won 91-76 in their recent league challenge against Detroit Lakes (Detroit Lakes, MN)

In their next game, the Tigers encounter the Fergus Falls Otters (Fergus Falls, MN) in a AAA Section 8 challenge, on Friday, February 27. St. Cloud Tech will attempt to improve on its 11-10 season record. The Otters enter the battle with a 7-13 record after their 64-49 league win over Rocori (Cold Spring, MN).