The Charlotte Catholic Cougars topped the visiting Providence Panthers basketball team by a final score of 48-32 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC) in a game, on Tuesday, January 24. Charlotte Catholic will attempt to move on its 12-2 season record. The Patriots enter the game with a 5-10 record after their 37-27 non-league win over Butler (Matthews, NC).

With the defeat, Providence moves to 7-6 on the year. The Panthers host Butler (Matthews, NC) to face the Bulldogs in a game on Tuesday, January 24. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 8-3. Butler won 50-30 in their recent non-league game against Garinger (Charlotte, NC)