Grinnell Tigers (Grinnell, IA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting South Tama County Trojans (Tama, IA), 47-40 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Grinnell upgrades its record to 5-9 on the campaign. The Tigers host Marshalltown (Marshalltown, IA) to play the Bobcats in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Bobcats come into the bout with a record of 6-8. Marshalltown lost 45-28 in their recent non-league bout against Grinnell (Grinnell, IA)

Next up, the Trojans play the Williamsburg Raiders (Williamsburg, IA) in a WAMAC - West bout, on Thursday, January 25. South Tama County will attempt to upgrade on its 0-14 season record. The Raiders come into the bout with a 6-7 record after their 47-34 league loss to Benton (Van Horne, IA).