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Villanova forward Jermaine Samuels (23) gos up for a rebound with Butler guard Myles Tate (12) and forward Bryce Nze (10) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bulldogs show some bite in 73-61 win over No. 8 Villanova

By Michael Marot Feb. 28, 2021 02:20 PM EST

Bile, Blair carry Georgetown over Butler 78-63

Feb. 13, 2021 04:45 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chudier Bile and Jahvon Blair scored 17 points apiece as Georgetown defeated Butler 78-63 on Saturday. Jamorko Pickett...

Nze, Thompson double up to send Butler past St. John's in OT

Feb. 09, 2021 11:56 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bryce Nze scored 19 points with 10 rebounds and Aaron Thompson scored 17 distributing 10 assists and Butler beat St. John's in overtime 76...

Scruggs scores 24 to carry Xavier over Butler 68-55

Jan. 30, 2021 07:45 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Paul Scruggs had 24 points as Xavier got past Butler 68-55 on Saturday. Adam Kunkel had 15 points for Xavier (11-2, 4-2...

Polley scores 19 to lead UConn over Butler 72-60

Jan. 09, 2021 06:45 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyler Polley had 19 points as UConn defeated Butler 72-60 on Saturday. Tyrese Martin had 15 points and seven rebounds...

Jackson-Davis leads Indiana past injury-riddled Butler 68-60

Dec. 19, 2020 02:17 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 21 points and Armaan Franklin scored 20 and Indiana beat depleted Butler 68-60 on Saturday in a Crossroads...

Event worker Toby Miller stands outside the Finneran Pavilion during a winter storm before an NCAA college basketball game between Villanova and Butler, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Villanova coach Wright gets 600th win in victory over Butler

By Dan Gelston Dec. 16, 2020 09:35 PM EST

Thompson scores 21 to lift Butler over W. Michigan 66-62

Nov. 25, 2020 09:07 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Aaron Thompson had a career-high 21 points as Butler defeated Western Michigan 66-62 on Wednesday night in a season opener. ...

Xavier forward Tyrique Jones (4) grabs a rebound over Butler center Derrik Smits (21) and forward Jordan Tucker, front, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Baldwin has career-best 36, Butler rallies over Xavier 72-71

By Joe Kay Mar. 07, 2020 11:19 PM EST

Butler guard Aaron Thompson (2) cuts between St. John's guard LJ Figueroa (30) and guard Greg Williams Jr. (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
McDermott has double-double in Butler's win over St. John's

Mar. 04, 2020 09:25 PM EST

Georgetown guard Jagan Mosely (4) drive son Butler forward Bryce Nze (10) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. Georgetown defeated Butler 73-66. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Allen scores 22, Georgetown beats No. 19 Butler on the road

By Phillip Wilson Feb. 15, 2020 05:18 PM EST

Xavier forward Tyrique Jones (4) shoots under Butler forward Sean McDermott (22) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. Butler defeated Xavier 66-61. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 19 Butler holds off Xavier, loses Thompson to injury

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 12, 2020 09:00 PM EST

Villanova forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, right, and Butler forward Bryce Golden go after a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Butler won 79-76. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Bulldog tough: Gritty No. 19 Butler reaching new highs

By Michael Marot Feb. 07, 2020 02:33 PM EST

Butler guard Aaron Thompson (2) shoots in front of Villanova forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Baldwin gives No. 19 Butler 79-76 win over No. 10 Villanova

By Michael Marot Feb. 05, 2020 09:37 PM EST

Butler forward Sean McDermott (22) fouls Providence guard Maliek White (4) as he shoos in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Providence defeated Butler 65-61. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Friars' lineup change works in 65-61 win over No. 16 Butler

By Michael Marot Feb. 01, 2020 06:09 PM EST

Georgetown forward Jamorko Pickett (1) blocks Butler forward Bryce Nze, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baldwin heats up again, No. 16 Butler beats Georgetown 69-64

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 28, 2020 11:29 PM EST

Butler's Bryce Nze (10) shoots against Marquette's Theo John (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Baldwin's flurry leads No. 13 Butler past Marquette in OT

By Michael Marot Jan. 25, 2020 12:07 AM EST

Butler forward Jordan Tucker (1) loses control of the ball in front of Providence guard Alpha Diallo (11) as Butler forward Christian David (25) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
No. 6 Butler beats Providence 70-58 for 6th straight win

By Jimmy Golen Jan. 10, 2020 11:48 PM EST

Butler center Derrik Smits (21) shoots over Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 11 Butler, behind Kamar Baldwin, tops Creighton 71-57

By Michael Marot Jan. 04, 2020 02:29 PM EST

Butler guard Aaron Thompson (2) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julius Constantine Motal)
No. 11 Butler blows 23-point lead, survives St. John's 60-58

By Larry Fleisher Dec. 31, 2019 11:28 PM EST