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Last Night in College Basketball: Michigan Rebounds Against Ohio State in OT

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3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Michigan Rebounds Against Ohio State in OT

Jamie Kaiser Jr. - Solid in Wednesday's loss Kaiser had 11 points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two steals in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 82-73 loss to Villanova.

Impact Kaiser put up a solid performance Wednesday, scoring 11 points and grabbing seven rebounds in another road loss for the Bulldogs. He shot poorly from the field, only hitting three of 11 shots and just one of five from beyond the arc. He played nearly the entire game as he continues to see an increase in playing time with Evan Haywood (undisclosed) out. He'll look to finish the regular season strong with just two contests remaining.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Ajayi - Productive in loss Ajayi logged 17 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds and two assists over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 82-73 loss to Villanova.

Impact Ajayi put up another productive performance Wednesday, yet it once again came in a loss. He scored at least 16 points in his fourth straight game, doing so on just 10 field goal attempts. He also grabbed nine rebounds, falling one short of his 17th double-double of the season. He'll look to finish the regular season strong with clashes versus Creighton and at DePaul.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Villanova wins 82-73 against Butler

Led by Acaden Lewis' 20 points, the Villanova Wildcats defeated the Butler Bulldogs 82-73 on Wednesday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Evan Haywood - Remains out against Wildcats Haywood (undisclosed) was unavailable during Wednesday's 82-73 loss against Villanova.

Impact Haywood missed his third-straight game as the Bulldogs were taken down by the Wildcats on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-4 sophomore, who is averaging 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in his second season with the program (26 games), will have his next chance to return next Wednesday against Creighton.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Evan Haywood - Questionable at Nova Haywood (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Villanova.

Impact Haywood is at risk of missing his third straight game as he deals with an unknown ailment. The sophomore guard started the three straight games before his inactive outing, averaging 6.7 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in that stretch.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Villanova vs. Butler Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 25

Preview the Feb 25 matchup between the Villanova Wildcats and Butler Bulldogs with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/un...

5 DAYS AGO • Data Skrive

Villanova vs. Butler Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 25

Ajayi leads Butler against Villanova after 24-point game

Butler visits the Villanova Wildcats after Michael Ajayi scored 24 points in the Bulldogs' 80-75 win over the Xavier Musketeers

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ajayi puts up 24 in Butler's 80-75 win against Xavier

Led by Michael Ajayi's 24 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Xavier Musketeers 80-75

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Evan Haywood - Won't play Saturday Haywood (undisclosed) is out Saturday against Xavier.

Impact Haywood will miss his second straight game after he also sat out the Bulldogs' win over Georgetown. The sophomore guard, who had cracked the starting five in the three games before his absence, averages 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists. He'll look to return on Feb. 25 at Villanova.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Haywood - Questionable vs. Xavier Haywood is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Xavier.

Impact Haywood missed the Bulldogs' most recent win over Georgetown, and he's now at risk of being inactive for back-to-back showings. The sophomore guard started the three straight games before his inactive outing. He averages 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists this season.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Butler vs. Xavier Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 21

Preview the Feb 21 matchup between the Butler Bulldogs and Xavier Musketeers with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/und...

FEBRUARY 20 • Data Skrive

Butler vs. Xavier Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 21

Xavier visits Butler following Carroll's 28-point game

Xavier visits the Butler Bulldogs after Tre Carroll scored 28 points in the Musketeers' 92-89 overtime loss to the Villanova Wildcats

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Finley Bizjack - Productive in return Bizjack registered 19 points (7-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and six assists over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 93-89 win over Georgetown.

Impact Bizjack returned to the court Wednesday after missing one game with a wrist injury. He put together a very productive performance, logging 19 points and tying a season high with six assists. He only made one of six three-point attempts, but his contributions were enough to earn Butler a win. The win was significant not only because it broke a six-game losing streak, but it also marked head coach Thad Matta's 500th career win.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Bizjack's 19 help Butler knock off Georgetown 93-89, snap 6-game skid

Led by Finley Bizjack's 19 points and six assists, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 93-89 to snap a six-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Finley Bizjack - Available at Georgetown Bizjack (wrist) is available for Wednesday's game at Georgetown.

Impact Bizjack will good to go for the conference matchup versus the Hoyas after missing the Bulldogs' most recent loss to Seton Hall with a left wrist injury. The junior guard has been a dominator for Butler so far this season, as he's averaging 17.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 25 showings.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Haywood - Won't play at Hoyas Haywood (undisclosed) is out Wednesday at Georgetown.

Impact Haywood was initially listed as questionable, but the program has announced that the point guard -- who's started the last three games for the Bulldogs -- will sit out Wednesday night. Haywood averages 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists this season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Haywood - Question mark Wednesday Haywood (undisclosed) is questionable for Butler's clash with Georgetown on Wednesday.

Impact Haywood has started the last three games for Butler, but he's in danger of missing his first game of the season. The sophomore point guard has averaged 6.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists as a starter, but his availability for Wednesday night is firmly in question.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Finley Bizjack - Questionable at Hoyas Bizjack (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday's game at Georgetown.

Impact Bizjack missed the Bulldogs' most recent loss to Seton Hall, and he's now at risk of missing back-to-back outings. The junior guard's absence would be a big loss for Butler, as he's averaging 17.4 points per game across 25 contests this season. If he's unable to play, Jamie Kaiser is likely to get the start in his stead once again.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Georgetown vs. Butler Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 18

Preview the Feb 18 matchup between the Georgetown Hoyas and Butler Bulldogs with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/unde...

FEBRUARY 17 • Data Skrive

Georgetown vs. Butler Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 18

Butler visits Georgetown following Lewis' 24-point showing

Georgetown takes on the Butler Bulldogs after KJ Lewis scored 24 points in Georgetown's 79-75 loss to the UConn Huskies

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Yame Butler - Seven assists in return Butler notched six points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and seven assists across 24 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 63-56 loss to Seton Hall.

Impact Butler, who did not appear in last Wednesday's loss to UConn for undisclosed reasons, made his return to the court Sunday. He passed the ball very well, recording a season-high seven assists and committing just two turnovers despite that increase in volume. He chipped in six points as well, but he needed six field goal attempts to get there. It marked one of his most productive outings of the season as he's been pretty quiet through much of this campaign.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Yohan Traore - Solid in Sunday's loss Traore had nine points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-7 FT) and seven rebounds over 31 minutes during Sunday's 63-56 loss to Seton Hall.

Impact Traore put together a solid outing in Sunday's loss as he tied a season high with seven rebounds and scored nine points in a season-high 31 minutes off the bench. He wasn't particularly efficient though as he hit just three of his eight attempts from the field and sunk just three of his seven free throw attempts. He'll look to help lead Butler out of this six-game losing streak Wednesday at Georgetown.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Ajayi - Productive in Sunday's loss Ajayi contributed 21 points (7-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Sunday's 63-56 loss to Seton Hall.

Impact Ajayi had yet another productive performance Sunday as he recorded his 17th double-double of the campaign. He led the team in points (21) and rebounds (12), but he was unable to stop the Bulldogs from losing their sixth consecutive game. He'll look to end Butler's poor run of form Wednesday at Georgetown.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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Last Night in College Basketball: Michigan Rebounds Against Ohio State in OT

Villanova wins 82-73 against Butler

Villanova vs. Butler Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 25

Ajayi leads Butler against Villanova after 24-point game

Ajayi puts up 24 in Butler's 80-75 win against Xavier

Butler vs. Xavier Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 21

Xavier visits Butler following Carroll's 28-point game

Bizjack's 19 help Butler knock off Georgetown 93-89, snap 6-game skid

Georgetown vs. Butler Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 18

Butler visits Georgetown following Lewis' 24-point showing