After a late-game collapse, the Lakers folded to the Lutheran Crusaders behind the heroics of Connor Hilligoss who poured in 34 points.
Conor McCaffrey added 22 points and 11 assists, while Torry Kistner and Parker Cloyd both contributed on the glass with 13 rebounds a peice. Caleb Cox and Aaden Hilligoss both added double digits off the bench.
The long ball carried the day. with the Crusaders shooting an amazing 3-point percentage of 57%/ The Crusaders shut down most interior play, decimating the other team with 7 blocks.
Even in the loss, the Lakers had a strong showing on the boards, racking up 66 rebounds.
The Crusaders are up 1-0 for the year between the two teams.