Despite a hot start in Philadelphia, the Butler men’s basketball team fall to No. 1 Villanova, 86-75.
Butler vs. Villanova: Social media roundup
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.
Butler vs. Villanova: What you need to know
Butler looks to steal one on the road in their second matchup with the No. 1 team in the country.
Butler vs. Xavier: Social media roundup
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. DePaul: Bulldogs roll past Blue Demons, 80-57
Kelan Martin scored 26 points to lift Butler past DePaul in their fourth-straight Big East win.
Doering: Jordan Tucker? Check him off your list, Coach
Every new head coach has a checklist of things to accomplish. After bringing in former top-100 prospect Jordan Tucker, first year head coach LaVall Jordan can check one off his list.
Jordan Tucker transfers to Butler: Social media rundown
Monday was a big day for Butler as the team landed its highest-ranked transfer in program history in Jordan Tucker, who is leaving Duke University to join the Bulldogs. Fans know how big of a deal this is, and it showed on Twitter this afternoon.
Butler lands Duke transfer Jordan Tucker
After making official visits to Butler and Georgetown, the former top-100 recruit tweeted his decision to transfer to Butler University.
Butler vs. Seton Hall: Pirates sabotage Bulldogs’ lead
After holding a second-half lead against No. 21 Seton Hall, the Bulldogs fell at home 90-87 for the first time this season.
Butler vs. Xavier: Bulldogs miss Hinkle magic in road loss
The Butler men’s basketball team goes 2-1 in Big East play after losing to Xavier on the road.