Butler was so close to pulling out a victory over rival Xavier Tuesday night, but they couldn’t quite get it done. Between overcoming the halftime deficit, going into overtime, taking the lead and eventually losing, Bulldog fans had all the feels. We found the best tweets.
Butler vs. Xavier: Social media roundup
Ok, sure it wasn’t the score Butler fans were hoping for. Butler and Xavier are rivals, and nobody forgets that. Because of that, Bulldogs had fun on social media tonight roasting the No. 5 team in the country, and more specifically JP Macura.
No. 22 Butler flexes defensive muscles late in game to beat Xavier on the road
The No. 22 Butler men’s basketball team used late steals to beat Xavier 88-79 on Feb. 26 at the Cintas Center. Kelan Martin led all scorers with 25 points. The win capped an impressive week of play for the Bulldogs.