Butler Bears (Butler, MO) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad overcome the host Lamar Tigers (Lamar, MO), 84-70 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Butler upgrades its record to 9-7 on the campaign. The Bears host Lakeland (Deepwater, MO) to play the Vikings in a non-league bout on Wednesday, February 3. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 3-3. Lakeland lost 61-47 in their recent non-league bout against Chilhowee (Chilhowee, MO)

Next up, the Tigers play the Carl Junction Bulldogs (Carl Junction, MO) in a Big 8 bout, on Tuesday, February 9. Lamar will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record.