In Monday's non-league match, the visiting Butler Bears basketball team scored a decisive 57-34 triumph over the Hume Hornets.

In their next game, the Bears meet the El Dorado Springs Bulldogs (El Dorado Springs, MO) in a Ozark Highlands match, on Tuesday, February 7. Butler will attempt to move on its 11-6 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 11-3 record after their 57-40 league win over Warsaw (Warsaw, MO).

With the defeat, Hume moves to 3-8 on the year. The Hornets host Sheldon (Sheldon, MO) to meet the Panthers in a Golden Valley Vernon match on Thursday, February 9. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 10-8. Sheldon lost 45-35 in their recent non-league match against School of the Ozarks (Point Lookout, MO)