NJIT visits Butler on 6-game road slide
NJIT will attempt to stop its six-game road skid when the Highlanders visit ButlerDECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press
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Northwestern falls to Ajayi (19 Pts, 20 Reb, 3 Stl) and Butler
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Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Ajayi's double-double helps Butler edge Northwestern 61-58
Michael Ajayi recorded 19 points and 20 rebounds for a double-double as Butler held off Northwestern 61-58 on Saturday night in the Indy Classic, relying on rebounding and defense...DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press
Jayden Quaintance makes a big impact in his Kentucky debut, helping Wildcats beat No. 22 St. John's
Turns out, the wait for Jayden Quaintance was well worth itDECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press
Kentucky rallies in second half to beat St. John's 78-66 in first meeting against Pitino since 2016
Otega Oweh scored 20 points and Kentucky stifled No. 22 St. John’s in the second half, beating former coach Rick Pitino 78-66 in AtlantaDECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press
Nick Martinelli - Dealing with concussion Martinelli didn't play against Butler on Saturday due to a concussion, according to Yoni Zacks of DailyNorthwestern.com.
Impact Martinelli was a surprising absence from the starting lineup, and now it's been revealed he missed the game due to a concussion. It remains to be seen if he'll be available when the Cats take on Howard on Dec. 30.
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jamie Kaiser Jr. - Exits with injury Saturday Butler won't return to Saturday's game against Northwestern due to an undisclosed injury, according to SB Nation.
Impact The Bulldogs are shorthanded for this game, so not having Kaiser around represents another massive blow for them. Kaiser is averaging 9.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game for Butler this season.
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jack McCaffery - Inactive Saturday McCaffrey (illness) will not appear in Saturday's game against Northwestern, Lukas Harkins of Basket Under Review reports.
Impact McCaffrey will miss his third-straight game as Butler hosts the Wildcats on Saturday. The 6-foot-9 freshman, who is averaging 2.8 points and 1.6 rebounds on 9.4 minutes per game (nine games), will have his next chance to return Monday against NJIT.
DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
