NCAA Tournament March Madness
#68 Butler
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Projection: likely out
Butler's season paints a picture of a team on the bubble's outer edge; it's a squad that didn't quite rise to the occasion against the big guns but displayed flashes of potential. Looking at their resume, a victory over Marquette distinctly stands out, as do the dual successes against Xavier -- one in the regular season and a narrow fight in the conference tournament. The close loss to a dominant Connecticut team shows they can hang tough with elite competition, even in a losing effort. However, stumbles against teams like Seton Hall and Villanova, coupled with an anxiety-inducing setback against St. John's, suggest inconsistency. The nail in the coffin might well be their lack of statement wins out of conference, with a loss to Michigan State that could have served as a season-defining triumph. The Bulldogs' inconsistent defense, which didn't hold up against some of the Big East’s offensive powerhouses, could be a lingering concern in evaluating their tournament readiness. While there are commendable facets to Butler's season, the overall picture might not be compelling enough to punch a ticket to the dance without a selection committee favoring their high points.
Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
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11/6 | E Michigan | 322 | W94-55 |
11/10 | SE Missouri St | 349 | W91-56 |
11/13 | ETSU | 167 | W81-47 |
11/17 | @Michigan St | 28 | L74-54 |
11/23 | (N)FL Atlantic | 31 | L91-86 |
11/24 | (N)Penn St | 85 | W88-78 |
11/26 | (N)Boise St | 59 | W70-56 |
11/30 | Texas Tech | 38 | W103-95 |
12/5 | Buffalo | 357 | W72-59 |
12/9 | California | 120 | W97-90 |
12/19 | Georgetown | 219 | W74-64 |
12/23 | @Providence | 52 | L85-75 |
1/2 | @St John's | 36 | L86-70 |
1/5 | Connecticut | 1 | L88-81 |
1/10 | @Marquette | 11 | W69-62 |
1/13 | Seton Hall | 56 | L78-72 |
1/16 | @Xavier | 55 | L85-71 |
1/20 | DePaul | 308 | W74-60 |
1/23 | @Georgetown | 219 | W90-66 |
1/27 | Villanova | 42 | W88-81 |
2/2 | @Creighton | 12 | W99-98 |
2/6 | @Connecticut | 1 | L71-62 |
2/10 | Providence | 52 | W75-72 |
2/13 | Marquette | 11 | L78-72 |
2/17 | Creighton | 12 | L79-57 |
2/20 | @Villanova | 42 | L72-62 |
2/24 | @Seton Hall | 56 | L76-64 |
2/28 | St John's | 36 | L82-59 |
3/2 | @DePaul | 308 | W82-63 |
3/6 | Xavier | 55 | W72-66 |
3/13 | (N)Xavier | 55 | L76-72 |