Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Providence Panthers (Charlotte, NC) and the host Butler Bulldogs (Matthews, NC), saw Providence's basketball squad hold off Butler by a tally of 33-31.

With the victory, Providence improves its record to 8-8 on the campaign. The Panthers host Independence (Charlotte, NC) to confront the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 11-6. Independence lost 38-37 in their recent league challenge against Garinger (Charlotte, NC)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the East Mecklenburg Eagles (Charlotte, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 2. Butler will attempt to improve on its 4-8 season record.