In Friday's non-league match, the host Solon Spartans basketball team scored a good 73-64 triumph over the Grinnell Tigers.

In their next game, the Spartans meet the Clear Creek-Amana Clippers (Tiffin, IA) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, December 12. Solon will attempt to better on its 2-0 season record. The Clippers enter the match with a 2-3 record after their 68-55 league win over Center Point-Urbana (Center Point, IA).

With the defeat, Grinnell moves to 3-2 on the year. The Tigers travel to Independence (Independence, IA) to meet the Mustangs in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 12. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 1-3. Independence lost 59-48 in their recent league match against Williamsburg (Williamsburg, IA)