In Saturday's non-league match, the visiting Gallup Bengals basketball team scored a decisive 70-40 triumph over the Grants Pirates.

In their next game, the Bengals meet the Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 9. Gallup will attempt to move on its 8-2 season record. The Jaguars enter the match with a 3-6 record after their 44-41 non-league loss to Santa Fe (Santa Fe, NM).

With the defeat, Grants moves to 2-12 on the year. The Pirates travel to Thoreau (Thoreau, NM) to meet the Hawks in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 9. The Hawks enter the match with a record of 6-4. Thoreau lost 46-45 in their recent non-league match against Tucumcari (Tucumcari, NM)