The Grinnell Tigers basketball team (Grinnell, IA), was overwhelmed 56-31 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Benton Bobcats (Van Horne, IA)

The Bobcats now possess a 13-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to West Liberty for a non-league battle on Monday, February 5. Benton will battle a Comets team coming off a 49-25 league loss to Tipton (Tipton, IA). The Comets record now stands at 5-13.

The Tigers (5-12) will now prepare for their battle against Clear Creek-Amana (Tiffin, IA). The Clippers come into the non-league battle with a 18-0 record. In their last battle, Clear Creek-Amana trounced South Tama County (Tama, IA), 70-18, in a league battle.