The Marist Spartans tipped the host La Grande Tigers basketball team by a final score of 36-30 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Spartans face the Philomath Warriors (Philomath, OR) in a non-league game, on Thursday, March 7. Marist will attempt to move on its 12-11 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 20-5 record after their 53-52 non-league win over Baker (Baker City, OR).

With the defeat, La Grande moves to 16-9 on the year.