The Butler Bears tipped the host Drexel Bobcats basketball team by a final score of 41-34 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bears face the Versailles Tigers (Versailles, MO) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 12. Butler will attempt to move on its 6-6 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 2-11 record after their 74-20 league loss to Boonville (Boonville, MO).

With the defeat, Drexel moves to 3-8 on the year. The Bobcats host Kingsville (Kingsville, MO) to face the Tigers in a non-league game on Friday, January 12. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 4-10.