Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Butler Bulldogs (Matthews, NC) and the host East Mecklenburg Eagles (Charlotte, NC), saw Butler's basketball squad hold off East Mecklenburg by a count of 27-25.

With the victory, Butler upgrades its record to 5-8 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Rocky River (Mint Hill, NC) to play the Ravens in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Ravens come into the challenge with a record of 5-10. Rocky River lost 64-43 in their recent league challenge against Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte, NC)

Next up, the Eagles play the Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 9. East Mecklenburg will attempt to upgrade on its 4-9 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 11-7 record after their 44-41 league loss to Providence (Charlotte, NC).