Lucas took all the time available, and them some before stopping Minster in this 69-60 overtime thriller.
Minster showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 14-7 advantage over Lucas as the first quarter ended.
The Wildcats took a 27-22 lead over the Cubs heading to the half locker room.
Lucas broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 45-39 lead over Minster.
Nothing was decided in the final quarter, with the Cubs and the Wildcats locked in a 57-57 stalemate.
Lucas put a bow on this victory with a strong first overtime-period kick, outpointing Minster 12-3 in the last stanza.
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