In Thursday's non-league match, the host Butler Bulldogs basketball team scored a decisive 54-17 triumph over the Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology Lions.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the Cedar Grove Panthers (Cedar Grove, NJ) in a non-league match, on Saturday, February 3. Butler will attempt to move on its 6-13 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 7-9 record after their 52-46 league loss to Newark Academy (Livingston, NJ).

With the defeat, Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology moves to 16-11 on the year. The Lions travel to Wood-Ridge (Wood-Ridge, NJ) to meet the Blue Devils in a non-league match on Friday, February 2. The Blue Devils enter the match with a record of 5-14. Wood-Ridge lost 56-43 in their recent non-league match against Leonia (Leonia, NJ)