The East Mecklenburg Eagles topped the host Butler Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 37-24 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Mallard Creek Mavericks (Charlotte, NC) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 31. East Mecklenburg will attempt to move on its 14-1 season record. The Mavericks enter the game with a 14-3 record after their 61-44 non-league loss to North Mecklenburg (Huntersville, NC).

With the defeat, Butler moves to 9-4 on the year. The Bulldogs host Rocky River (Mint Hill, NC) to face the CMS Athletics in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 31. The CMS Athletics enter the game with a record of 4-9. Rocky River lost 54-28 in their recent non-league game against Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte, NC)