The Providence Panthers basketball squad (Charlotte, NC), was outscored 45-27 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Charlotte Catholic Cougars (Charlotte, NC)

With the victory, Charlotte Catholic advances its record to 8-1 on the year. The Cougars host Independence (Charlotte, NC) to meet the Patriots in a non-league battle on Friday, December 20. The Patriots enter the battle with a record of 8-0. Independence won 54-50 in their recent non-league battle against Millbrook (Raleigh, NC)

The Panthers now own a 1-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Butler for a non-league battle on Friday, December 20. Providence will meet a Bulldogs squad coming off a 60-20 non-league win over Garinger (Charlotte, NC). The Bulldogs record now stands at 5-3.