The Butler Bears tipped the visiting Nevada Tigers basketball team by a final score of 53-48 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bears face the Rich Hill Tigers (Rich Hill, MO) in a non-league game, on Saturday, December 16. Butler will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 5-1 record after their 72-41 non-league win over University Academy Charter (Kansas City, MO).

With the defeat, Nevada moves to 1-5 on the year. The Tigers travel to University Academy Charter (Kansas City, MO) to face the Gryphons in a non-league game on Saturday, December 16. The Gryphons enter the game with a record of 1-5. University Academy Charter lost 43-38 in their recent non-league game against Drexel (Drexel, MO)