Butler vs. Villanova: Social media roundup

Kelan Martin watches a shot go in against St. John’s earlier this season. Against Villanova, Martin scored 30 points. Photo by Jimmy Lafakis/Collegian file photo.

ZACH HORRALL | DIGITAL EDITOR | zhorrall@butler.edu

Away in Philadelphia, Butler was unable to pull off four straight wins over Villanova and fell to the No. 1 team 86-75. Still, Kelan Martin went off and had a great game, scoring 30 points and getting halftime praise from Villanova coach Jay Wright. As expected, Butler fans found something to love about the game.

You heard it here first.

Butler Barstool Official Excuse: refs stunk

— Barstool Butler (@BarstoolDawgs) February 10, 2018

75% against the No. 1 team? We’ll take it.

Winning 3/4 against Nova is still really good ?‍♂️

— #GoDawgs (@ISC_BU) February 10, 2018

Butler got off to a hot start.

3⃣3⃣3⃣3⃣3⃣?????#Butler leads Villanova 21-10.

— IndyStar Sports (@IndyStarSports) February 10, 2018

Things were looking good for a while.

Mood after the first half pic.twitter.com/ED0zVvOcVq

— Barstool Butler (@BarstoolDawgs) February 10, 2018

Kelan Martin was in a league of his own.

Checking in on Kelan Martin: pic.twitter.com/f9k6Gyz2YH

— Matt Glenesk (@MattGlenesk) February 10, 2018

What if I told you…

30 for 30.

— Jimmy Lafakis (@JJLII30) February 10, 2018

Jay Wright makes a plea for LeBron James.

“We’ve gotta get LeBron James to come guard him.”@VUCoachJWright on stopping Kelan Martin in the second half.

Up for the challenge @KingJames? #BIGEASThoops pic.twitter.com/leNddqVr89

— #BIGEASThoops (@BIGEASTMBB) February 10, 2018

Nova couldn’t contain him.

*Kelan hits 6th three of the half* pic.twitter.com/eE8N7JVhI1

— Barstool Butler (@BarstoolDawgs) February 10, 2018

Ask him how much he cares. I bet he doesn’t.

SOMEONE COME GET THEY MANS. @kelan30_ These people have families! So disrespectful pic.twitter.com/cwj2JVYgDt

— Barstool Butler (@BarstoolDawgs) February 10, 2018

Keep your eyes on him, NBA.

I think #Butler Kelan Martin could be playing his way into the #NBADraft. Outstanding senior season. Offensive skills well rounded and his defense has improved dramatically.

— Rich Nye (@RichNye13) February 10, 2018

That’s deep.