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Butler meets Providence in Big East Tournament

The Butler Bulldogs play in the Big East Tournament against the Providence Friars

11 MINS AGO • Associated Press

St. John's star Zuby Ejiofor and UConn trio headline All-Big East team

St. John’s forward Zuby Ejiofor was the only unanimous selection to an All-Big East first team that included an unprecedented three players from No. 4 UConn

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

2026 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament: Bracket, Scores, How to Watch

The 2026 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament is right around the corner, and we've got you covered with everything to know.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament: Bracket, Scores, How to Watch

Butler wins 81-71 against DePaul

Led by Finley Bizjack's 19 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 81-71 on Saturday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

DePaul hosts Ajayi and Butler

Butler visits the DePaul Blue Demons after Michael Ajayi scored 26 points in the Bulldogs' 76-59 loss to the Creighton Bluejays

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Butler takes on DePaul after Ajayi's 26-point game

Butler plays the DePaul Blue Demons after Michael Ajayi scored 26 points in the Bulldogs' 76-59 loss to the Creighton Bluejays

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Finley Bizjack - Quiet in Wednesday's loss Bizjack had 10 points (3-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, three assists and one block in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 76-59 loss to Creighton.

Impact Bizjack had a modest output Wednesday as he chipped in just 10 points and committed a season-high five turnovers. His shooting struggles continued as well as he's hit just 11 of his 35 attempts from the field and two of his 12 attempts from beyond the arc over his last three appearances. He will look to get back on track Saturday at DePaul in the regular season finale.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Ajayi - Shines in Wednesday's loss Ajayi chipped in 26 points (11-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 76-59 loss to Creighton.

Impact Ajayi recorded another double-double Wednesday, but it once again was not enough to earn the Bulldogs a win. He scored 26 points, his second most in a game this season, and made 11 of his 19 attempts from the field. It was also his ninth game this season with at least 13 rebounds, all of which came on the defensive end. Next up he heads to DePaul on Saturday in the regular season finale.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Creighton Faces Must Win Game Against Butler The Creighton Bluejays men's basketball team (14-16, 8-11 Big East) will play its final regular-season game against the Butler Bulldogs (15-...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Dix scores 22, Creighton defeats Butler 76-59

Led by Josh Dix's 22 points, the Creighton Bluejays defeated the Butler Bulldogs 76-59 on Wednesday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Evan Haywood - Active against Bluejays Haywood (thigh) is active for Wednesday's game against Creighton.

Impact Haywood will be good to make his return to the court after missing three straight games for the Bulldogs. The sophomore guard started the three straight games before his inactive stretch, averaging 6.7 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Evan Haywood - Questionable vs. Creighton Haywood (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Creighton.

Impact Haywood looks like he'll end up being a game-time call for the Bulldogs once again. The sophomore guard has also been questionable in Butler's last three contests, but he's ended up getting an inactive tag each time. He started the three straight games before his inactive stretch, averaging 6.7 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ajayi and the Butler Bulldogs host conference foe Creighton

The Butler Bulldogs will host conference opponent Creighton

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Thad Matta buyout, contract details as Butler Bulldogs coach | Sporting News Could the former Ohio State coach be on the way out in 2026?

FEBRUARY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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

Michigan outshot Ohio State but there is still a problem, UConn crushed St. John's, Oklahoma State showed it's a Big 12 power, two 40-point...

FEBRUARY 26 • 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.

FEBRUARY 26 • 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.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova wins 82-73 against Butler

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

FEBRUARY 26 • 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.

FEBRUARY 25 • 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.

FEBRUARY 25 • 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...

FEBRUARY 24 • 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

FEBRUARY 24 • 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

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Butler meets Providence in Big East Tournament

St. John's star Zuby Ejiofor and UConn trio headline All-Big East team

2026 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament: Bracket, Scores, How to Watch

Butler wins 81-71 against DePaul

DePaul hosts Ajayi and Butler

Butler takes on DePaul after Ajayi's 26-point game

Dix scores 22, Creighton defeats Butler 76-59

Ajayi and the Butler Bulldogs host conference foe Creighton

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