Down by 6 to start the second half, the Crusaders mounted a comeback but Trinity University held on for the 3-point victory.
Joe Packard was the leading scorer for the host Crusaders with 23 points. Brothers Robert and Mark Nickell chipped in 12 points each.
B.J. Moon (13) and Brandon York (11) were the high scorers for the visiting Tigers.
Next up for the 11-11 Crusaders is a trip to Georgetown, TX to face the Southwestern University Pirates. Tip-off for the Monday, February 12 game is at 8:00pm.