Kamar Baldwin dribbles down the court. He had 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in Butler’s 84-63 win over Detroit Mercy. Photo by Jimmy Lafakis.
DREW SANDIFER | STAFF REPORTER | dsandife@butler.edu
In a matchup against old conference foes, Butler hosted coach Mike Davis and the Detroit Mercy Titans. Before this one even started, a touching moment to recognize 98-year-old WWII vet, Harry Wolfe.
Everyone @HinkleFH was WILD about Harry! WWII vet Harry Wolfe honored on #VeteransDay Honored with Bronze Star, Purple Heart and French Legion of Honor! #GratefulDawgs 🐶🏀 pic.twitter.com/0Cm9jvXdhs
— Historic Hinkle (@ButlerWarSong) November 12, 2018
As for the game, Mike Davis son, Antoine, was in the top ten in the nation for scoring, coming in at 31 points per game.
Out at Hinkle again tonight, in part because Mike Davis is here with Detroit Mercy. His son Antoine has scored 62 points in his first two collegiate games.
— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) November 12, 2018
He finished with 20, but 13 came in a flurry in the second half. Overall, though, he finished shooting 7 for 21 which could have been because he was feeling under the weather.
Detroit Mercy coach Mike Davis said his son, Antoine, was sick and probably should not have played. Antoine led Titans with 20 points, 18 in the second half.#Butler
— David Woods (@DavidWoods007) November 13, 2018
Davis and son also picked up a technical each, which prompted this gem.
Does Mike Davis lead the NCAA in whining at the refs?#AskingForAFriend
— Scott Bridge (@ScoBridge) November 13, 2018
For Butler, it started off worrisome as Sean McDermott left the game due to a back injury just a couple minutes in tonight’s game. He would only be out for a few minutes and would return to score eight points.
Sean McDermott just went flying in for a rebound and came down really hard on his back.
— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) November 12, 2018
Kamar Baldwin flirted with a triple double.
26 points.
8 rebounds.
6 assists.
Light work. 🐶 pic.twitter.com/n2FFwUA4WJ
— Jimmy Lafakis (@JJLII30) November 13, 2018
For as loud as Antoine Davis’ 20 points were, Baldwin flew under the radar and stuffed the stat sheet.
Pretty silly that Kamar can put up 26, 8, & 6 and I thought he played just okay.
— Shooter Flatch (@HinkleHangover) November 13, 2018
For Butler fans, it was a welcome sign to see that Joey Brunk’s career night on Saturday was no fluke. He poured in 13 more tonight.
Brunk's got 28 points in 37 minutes thus far for @ButlerMBB. With Tyler Wideman gone, Brunk's role was going to increase. He's delivering for the #Dawgs.
— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) November 13, 2018
But it was his energy that picked up the team when the Titans would go on some runs.
Brunk’s energy and intensity is infectious and awesome
— Victory Firelight (@ButlerVictory) November 13, 2018
And he’s basically got three years left.
At this time it is worth pointing out Joey Brunk has 100 more college basketball games to play in his career.#Butler
— David Woods (@DavidWoods007) November 13, 2018
Which prompted some absolutely factual statements.
https://twitter.com/BarstoolButler/status/1062140872547033088
Joey Brunk > Zion Williamson
— Fake Brad Stevens (@FakeBradStevens) November 13, 2018
Overall, though, this game was played pretty sloppily on both sides. Butler struggled with Detroit’s zone, which will provide them something to work on in practice.
Must be the fact that Detroit is back in Hinkle that this is looking like a Horizon League game
— Thomas Petersen (@BU_Petey) November 13, 2018
Final stats are below. The Bulldogs play next on Nov. 16. They’ll take on the Ole Miss Rebels out of the SEC in Hinkle Fieldhouse at 8 p.m.
Final numbers from tonight's 84-63 win over Detroit Mercy… #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/UPsKK46QK8
— Butler Basketball (@ButlerMBB) November 13, 2018
FINAL: #Butler 84, Detroit Mercy 63. It was not the prettiest game but the Dawgs still rolled. Kamar Baldwin led the way with 26p/8r/6a. #GoDawgs
Individual and Team Stats: pic.twitter.com/lQcFqIxXE3
— Lukas Harkins (@hardwiredsports) November 13, 2018