The Martin Tigers basketball squad (Laredo, TX), was outscored 47-27 in Saturday's league battle with the host Rio Grande City Rattlers (Rio Grande City, TX)

With the victory, Rio Grande City advances its record to 11-5 on the year. The Rattlers host Mission (Mission, TX) to meet the Eagles in a battle on Thursday, January 30. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 1-3.

The Tigers now own a 1-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Roma for a non-league battle on Saturday, February 1.