Butler Bears (Louisville, KY) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Ballard Bruins (Louisville, KY), 57-42 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Butler advances its record to 7-6 on the year. The Bears host Eastern (Louisville, KY) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 21. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 1-7.

The Bruins now own a 5-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Male for a non-league challenge on Friday, January 17.