Western Michigan Broncos at Butler Bulldogs
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Butler secures 85-65 win against Western Michigan
Brooks had six assists for the Bulldogs (2-1). Augusto Cassia scored 16 points and added three blocks. Patrick McCaffery shot 5 of 8 from the field, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line to finish with 15 points, while adding six rebounds.
Donovan Williams led the way for the Broncos (1-2) with 17 points and nine rebounds. Javaughn Hannah added 15 points and four steals for Western Michigan. EJ Ryans had 10 points.
Butler carried a slim two-point lead into halftime, as Jahmyl Telfort led the way with nine points. Butler extended its lead to 55-39 during the second half, fueled by a 14-0 scoring run. Cassia scored a team-high 14 points in the second half.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 65 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 65 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:09 | Marquese Josephs Turnover. | 65 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:14 | Michael Sulaka Defensive Rebound. | 65 - 85 |
| 2nd 0:16 | Finley Bizjack missed Free Throw. | 65 - 85 |
Statistics
 WMU |
 BUT |
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|---|---|---|
| 22-73 | FG | 28-50 |
| 30 | Field Goal % | 56 |
| 4-22 | 3PT | 10-21 |
| 18 | Three Point % | 48 |
| 15-17 | FT | 19-24 |
| 88 | Free Throw % | 79 |
| 36 | Rebounds | 34 |
| 16 | Offensive Rebounds | 2 |
| 20 | Defensive Rebounds | 32 |
| 7 | Assists | 21 |
| 6 | Steals | 2 |
| 1 | Blocks | 8 |
| 5 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 5 | Total Turnovers | 11 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 14 | Points Off Turnovers | 7 |
| 7 | Fast Break Points | 14 |
| 28 | Points in Paint | 36 |
| 20 | Fouls | 14 |
| 5 | Largest Lead | 20 |
Game Information
Hinkle Fieldhouse
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Attendance: 6,855 | Capacity:
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 2-0 | - | 14-0 |
| Buffalo | 1-0 | 0.5 | 11-2 |
| Akron | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-3 |
| Kent State | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-3 |
| Toledo | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-6 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-0 | 0.5 | 5-7 |
| Bowling Green | 1-1 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Ohio | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Ball State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 4-9 |
| Massachusetts | 0-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Western Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Central Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 4-10 |
2025-26 Big East Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 2-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Creighton | 2-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Villanova | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-2 |
| St. John's | 1-0 | 0.5 | 8-4 |
| Seton Hall | 2-1 | 0.5 | 12-2 |
| Butler | 1-1 | 1 | 10-3 |
| Xavier | 1-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Georgetown | 1-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| DePaul | 0-2 | 2 | 8-5 |
| Providence | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Marquette | 0-3 | 2.5 | 5-9 |