GRINNELL – Jackson Link and Nolan Seagren put up nine points each Tuesday, Dec. 10 against Grinnell but the Tigers defended their den and defeated the Spartans 54-43.

Grinnell led 13-9 at the end of the first period and held a 29-25 halftime lead after a 16-point Spartan effort in the second. The Tigers led 39-36 going into the final period.