The Ferris Saxons basketball squad (Spokane, WA), was nudged 45-41 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Lewis & Clark Tigers (Spokane, WA)

With the victory, Lewis & Clark advances its record to 10-2 on the year. The Tigers host Moses Lake (Moses Lake, WA) to meet the Mavericks in a non-league battle on Monday, January 20. The Mavericks enter the battle with a record of 11-1. Moses Lake won 57-30 in their recent non-league battle against Davis (Yakima, WA)

In their next game, the Saxons battle the Central Valley Bears (Spokane Valley, WA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 21. Ferris will attempt to better on its 8-5 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 3-10 record after their 80-42 non-league loss to Kennewick (Kennewick, WA).