The Butler Golden Tornado topped the host Hempfield Area Spartans basketball team by a final score of 64-51 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Golden Tornado face the Hampton Talbots (Allison Park, PA) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 24. Butler will attempt to move on its 13-3 season record. The Talbots enter the game with a 13-1 record after their 74-17 league win over Greensburg Salem (Greensburg, PA).

With the defeat, Hempfield Area moves to 7-9 on the year. The Spartans travel to Connellsville (Connellsville, PA) to face the Falcons in a non-league game on Saturday, January 21. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 2-14. Connellsville lost 80-20 in their recent league game against Thomas Jefferson (Jefferson Hills, PA)