Butler Bulldogs

Butler Bulldogs

16-16 - 7th in Big East

2026 Schedule

BUT
W 88-58
USI
BUT
W 112-80
IUIN
BUT
W 98-66
CHST
SMU
L 87-85
BUT
BUT
W 79-72
SC
BUT
W 80-73
UVA
BUT
W 94-69
WRST
BUT
W 84-68
EMU
BUT
L 77-68
BOIS
BUT
W 113-110
PROV
CONN
L 79-60
BUT
BUT
W 61-58
NU
BUT
W 101-52
NJIT
CREI
L 89-85
BUT
BUT
L 85-67
VILL
BUT
L 84-70
SJU
XAV
L 89-75
BUT
HALL
W 77-66
BUT
BUT
W 87-80
DEP
BUT
W 87-76
MARQ
SJU
L 92-70
BUT
BUT
L 77-64
GTWN
PROV
L 97-87
BUT
MARQ
L 70-55
BUT
BUT
L 80-70
CONN
BUT
L 63-56
HALL
GTWN
W 93-89
BUT
BUT
W 80-75
XAV
VILL
L 82-73
BUT
BUT
L 76-59
CREI
DEP
W 81-71
BUT
BUT
L 91-81
PROV
Tracking the latest men's college basketball coaching carousel buzz Tracking the latest men's college basketball coaching carousel buzz

Thad Matta announced his retirement Monday, opening another power-conference position as the carousel spins.

Butler basketball coach Thad Matta announces retirement Butler basketball coach Thad Matta announces retirement

Butler's Thad Matta, who had 502 wins and 13 NCAA tournament appearances in a career that also included stints at Xavier and Ohio State, is retiring from coaching.

Men's Bubble Watch: Tracking which teams will make (or miss) the NCAA tournament Men's Bubble Watch: Tracking which teams will make (or miss) the NCAA tournament

The NCAA tournament at-large picture has come into clear focus. Here's the latest snapshot.

Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament

— Stefan Vaaks had 28 points in Providence's 91-81 victory against Butler on Wednesday in the Big East Conference Tournament.

Butler wins 81-71 against DePaul Butler wins 81-71 against DePaul

— Finley Bizjack had 19 points in Butler's 81-71 victory against DePaul on Saturday.

Dix scores 22, Creighton defeats Butler 76-59 Dix scores 22, Creighton defeats Butler 76-59

— Josh Dix had 22 points in Creighton's 76-59 win over Butler on Wednesday.

Villanova wins 82-73 against Butler Villanova wins 82-73 against Butler

— Acaden Lewis scored 20 points as Villanova beat Butler 82-73 on Wednesday.

The 2026 men's college basketball coaching carousel guide The 2026 men's college basketball coaching carousel guide

The schools (Oklahoma? Syracuse?), names (Will Wade? Porter Moser? Josh Schertz?) and buzz we're tracking.

Ajayi puts up 24 in Butler's 80-75 win against Xavier Ajayi puts up 24 in Butler's 80-75 win against Xavier

— Michael Ajayi had 24 points in Butler's 80-75 win against Xavier on Saturday.

Bizjack's 19 help Butler knock off Georgetown 93-89, snap 6-game skid Bizjack's 19 help Butler knock off Georgetown 93-89, snap 6-game skid

— Finley Bizjack had 19 points and six assists in Butler's 93-89 victory against Georgetown on Wednesday night to snap a six-game losing streak.

Big East Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
St. John's 81.6 1 6 28
UConn 77.5 - 5 29
Villanova 77.2 4 8 24
Seton Hall 70.3 7.5 12 21
Creighton 75.1 13 17 15
DePaul 70.3 12 16 16
Butler 79.4 12 16 16
Providence 85.3 13.5 18 15
Marquette 75.2 16 20 12
Georgetown 73.6 13 18 16
Xavier 78.4 13.5 18 15
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Finley Bizjack

    Finley Bizjack, G

    17.1

  • Assists Per Game

    Michael Ajayi

    Michael Ajayi, F

    3.2

  • Field Goal Percentage

    Michael Ajayi

    Michael Ajayi, F

    45.5

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Michael Ajayi

    Michael Ajayi, F

    11.1

  • Steals Per Game

    Jamie Kaiser Jr.

    Jamie Kaiser Jr., G

    1.2

  • Blocks Per Game

    Drayton Jones

    Drayton Jones, C

    0.9