NCAA Tournament March Madness
#85 Butler
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Projection: likely out
Butler's season has been a mixed bag, with key wins like their strong performances against Mississippi State and Northwestern showcasing their potential, but numerous losses to higher-ranked teams—including tough games against Houston, Wisconsin, and Marquette—highlight significant weaknesses. Their overall inconsistency is evident, especially in close matchups like the defeats to North Dakota State and Connecticut. With a challenging schedule ahead, including critical games against DePaul and Providence, Butler could enhance their tournament hopes with strategic victories. However, repeated losses, especially against top-tier opponents, could seal their fate outside the postseason.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Missouri St | 256 | W72-65 |
| 11/8 | Austin Peay | 294 | L68-66 |
| 11/11 | W Michigan | 298 | W85-65 |
| 11/15 | SMU | 37 | W81-70 |
| 11/22 | Merrimack | 200 | W78-39 |
| 11/28 | (N)Northwestern | 55 | W71-69 |
| 11/29 | (N)Mississippi St | 19 | W87-77 |
| 12/3 | E Illinois | 341 | W73-58 |
| 12/7 | @Houston | 3 | L79-51 |
| 12/10 | N Dakota St | 93 | L71-68 |
| 12/14 | (N)Wisconsin | 20 | L83-74 |
| 12/18 | @Marquette | 16 | L80-70 |
| 12/21 | Connecticut | 36 | L78-74 |
| 1/1 | Villanova | 60 | L73-65 |
| 1/4 | @St John's | 21 | L70-62 |
| 1/8 | @Providence | 92 | L84-65 |
| 1/11 | Creighton | 44 | L80-76 |
| 1/15 | Seton Hall | 188 | W82-77 |
| 1/21 | @Connecticut | 36 | L80-78 |
| 1/25 | DePaul | 104 | 57% |
| 1/28 | Marquette | 16 | 43% |
| 1/31 | @Georgetown | 79 | 45% |
| 2/5 | @Seton Hall | 188 | 55% |
| 2/8 | Providence | 92 | 55% |
| 2/15 | Georgetown | 79 | 53% |
| 2/18 | @Xavier | 54 | 42% |
| 2/22 | @DePaul | 104 | 49% |
| 2/26 | St John's | 21 | 44% |
| 3/1 | @Villanova | 60 | 43% |
| 3/5 | Xavier | 54 | 49% |
| 3/8 | @Creighton | 44 | 41% |