Aaron Thompson

Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin calls a play during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament game against Mississippi Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Florida Atlantic Owls at UAB Blazers 3/10/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 08:14 PM EST

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) shoots over Butler forward Bryce Nze, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

No. 11 Villanova cruises by Butler in regular-season finale

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 05, 2022 02:38 PM EST

Providence's Brycen Goodine (12) is defended by Butler's Aaron Thompson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

No. 8 Providence rallies from 19 down, beats Butler in OT

By Michael Marot Feb. 20, 2022 04:00 PM EST

Butler's Chuck Harris (3) goes to the basket against Marquette's Kam Jones (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Butler bites back with 3s to beat No. 18 Marquette, 85-79

By Michael Marot Feb. 12, 2022 06:55 PM EST

Connecticut guard Tyrese Martin (4) shoots over the defense of Butler in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Martin scores 27, No. 25 UConn tops Butler again, 75-56

By Mark Ambrogi Jan. 20, 2022 11:41 PM EST

Xavier guard Nate Johnson (10) blocks a shot by Butler guard Jair Bolden (52) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Kunkel scores 25 in No. 22 Xavier's 87-72 win over Butler

By Mark Ambrogi Jan. 07, 2022 10:51 PM EST

Seton Hall guard Jamir Harris (15) shoots over Butler guard Chuck Harris (3) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. Seton Hall won 71-56. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Rhoden, Yetna lead No. 24 Seton Hall past Butler 71-56

By Chris Goff Jan. 04, 2022 10:46 PM EST

Butler forward Bryce Golden (33) pulls down a rebound in front of Seton Hall center Ike Obiagu (21) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Seton Hall Pirates at Butler Bulldogs 1/4/2022

Jan. 04, 2022 09:04 PM EST

Golden scores 20 to lift Butler past E. Illinois 66-54

Dec. 11, 2021 06:27 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bryce Golden tied his career high with a season-high 20 points as Butler defeated Eastern Illinois 66-54 on Saturday. Golden hit 8...

Harris scores 26, Butler beats Oklahoma in overtime, 66-62

Dec. 07, 2021 11:50 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Chuck Harris buried a 3 to take the lead and Simas Lukosius grabbed a clutch defensive rebound and hit a pair of free throws with 12 seconds...

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. ...