Courtesy of ButlerSports.com. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -- Butler used a staunch second half defensive effort, sparked by a hard-working player off the bench, to subdue visiting Ball State, 67-53, at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Saturday, Dec. 1. The strong finish lifted Butler to its fourth win in the past five games. Fueled by the defensive intensity of sophomore Alex Barlow, the … [Read more...] about Second half lifts Butler past Ball State
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Butler falls in Maui Invitational championship game
Courtesy of ButlerSports.com. LAHAINA, HAWAII -- Brandon Paul led four Illinois players in double-figures with 20 points and helped lift the Fighting Illini to a 78-61 victory over Butler in the championship game of the 2012 Maui Invitational on Wednesday, Nov. 21. The loss stopped Butler's dramatic run through the tournament. Paul scored 10 points in the … [Read more...] about Butler falls in Maui Invitational championship game
Bulldogs shoot down #9 North Carolina
Courtesy of ButlerSports.com. LAHAINA, HAWAII -- Senior Rotnei Clarke and freshman Kellen Dunham combined for nine three-point field goals and 34 points to help Butler stun #9 North Carolina, 82-71, in the semifinals of the E. A. Sports Maui Invitational on Tuesday, Nov. 20. The victory sends the Bulldogs into the title game of the eight-team … [Read more...] about Bulldogs shoot down #9 North Carolina
Clarke shot stuns Marquette
Courtesy of ButlerSports.com. LAHAINA, MAUI -- Senior Rotnei Clarke launched a 25-foot shot as the final second ticked off the clock and then watched from the floor as the ball fell through the net at the buzzer to lift Butler past Marquette, 72-71, in the opening game of the 2012 EA Sports Maui Invitational on Monday (Nov. 19). The dramatic shot sends the Bulldogs into a … [Read more...] about Clarke shot stuns Marquette
Xavier records impressive 62-47 win over Butler
Courtesy of GoXavier.com. CINCINNATI - Jeff Robinson powered the Xavier Musketeer men's basketball team to a 62-47 win over the Butler Bulldogs at Cintas Center, Tuesday afternoon. Robinson had a game-high 17 points and eight rebounds. Xavier currently holds a 31-16 all-time series lead over Butler, including wins in 10 of the last 12 contests and three straight. The two … [Read more...] about Xavier records impressive 62-47 win over Butler