The Marion Patriots tipped the visiting Christian Brothers Purple Wave basketball team by a final score of 49-44 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Patriots face the Lindblom Eagles (Chicago, IL) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 15. Marion will attempt to move on its 2-1 season record.

With the defeat, Christian Brothers moves to 6-2 on the year. The Purple wave travel to White Hall (White Hall, AR) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Saturday, December 9. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 7-3. White Hall won 93-68 in their recent league game against El Dorado (El Dorado, AR)