Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Grants Pirates (Grants, NM) and the host Belen Eagles (Belen, NM), saw Grants's basketball squad hold off Belen by a tally of 46-43.

With the victory, Grants improves its record to 4-6 on the campaign.

Next up, the Eagles confront the Valencia Jaguars (Los Lunas, NM) in a challenge, on Friday, February 23. Belen will attempt to improve on its 9-10 season record. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a 1-7 record after their 71-35 non-league loss to Highland (Albuquerque, NM).