The Mercedes Tigers ran past the host Harlingen Cardinals basketball team by a final score of 64-55 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Laredo LBJ Wolves (Laredo, TX) in a non-league game, on Saturday, December 3. Mercedes will attempt to move on its 4-6 season record. The Wolves enter the game with a 5-7 record after their 38-34 non-league loss to United South (Laredo, TX).

With the defeat, Harlingen moves to 3-9 on the year. The Cardinals host Rio Grande City (Rio Grande City, TX) to face the Rattlers in a non-league game on Thursday, December 8. The Rattlers enter the game with a record of 7-7. Rio Grande City won 63-28 in their recent non-league game against Donna (Donna, TX)