Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Butler Aviators (Vandalia, OH) and the visiting Xenia Buccaneers (Xenia, OH), saw Butler's basketball squad overcome Xenia by a tally of 49-32.

With the victory, Butler improves its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The Aviators travel to Oakwood (Dayton, OH) to confront the Lumberjacks in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 2. The Lumberjacks come into the challenge with a record of 6-2. Oakwood lost 65-32 in their recent league challenge against Bellbrook (Bellbrook, OH)

Next up, the Buccaneers confront the Fairborn Skyhawks (Fairborn, OH) in a Miami Valley - Valley challenge, on Wednesday, January 4. Xenia will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Skyhawks come into the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 31-30 non-league loss to Piqua (Piqua, OH).