B A S K E T B A L L

BUTLER

2009–2010

NOVEMBER1 DEPAUW (Exhibition) 7p.m.7 TAYLOR (Exhibition) 2p.m.14 DAVIDSON 2p.m.18 atNorthwestern 8p.m.21 atEvansville 8p.m. 76ClassicatAnaheim26 vs.Minnesota(ESPN2) 8:30p.m.27 vs.UCLA/Portland29 vs.TBA

DECEMBER2 atBallState 7p.m.5 VALPARAISO* 2p.m. JimmyVClassic8 vs.Georgetown(ESPN) 7p.m.12 OHIO STATE(ESPN) noon19 XAVIER(ESPN2) 2p.m.22 atUAB 8p.m.31 GREEN BAY* 7p.m.

JANUARY2 MILWAUKEE* 2p.m.8 atWrightState* 7p.m.10 atDetroit* 1p.m.14 CLEVELAND STATE* 7p.m.16 YOUNGSTOWN STATE* 2p.m.21 atLoyola* 8p.m.23 atUIC* 2p.m.29 atGreenBay*(ESPNU) 9p.m.31 atMilwaukee* 2p.m.

FEBRUARY4 DETROIT* 7p.m.6 WRIGHT STATE* 2p.m.8 LOYOLA* 7p.m.11 atYoungstownState* 7p.m.13 atClevelandState* 2p.m.17 UIC* 7p.m.20 BRACKETBUSTERS TBA26 atValparaiso*(ESPNU) 9p.m.

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2009-10 Butler Men’s Basketball Schedule Time at IndianapolisDate DayDay OpponentOpponent Site TimeNov. 14 Sat. DAVIDSON 2 p.m. 2 p.m.Nov. 18 Wed. At Northwestern (Big Ten Network) 7 p.m. 8 p.m.Nov. 21 Sat. At Evansville (WNDY 23) 7 p.m. 8 p.m.Nov. 26 Thur. Minnesota# (ESPN2) 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.Nov. 27 Fri. UCLA/Portland# (ESPNU) TBA TBANov. 29 Sun. At 76 Classic (ESPN2/ESPNU) TBA TBADec. 2 Tue. At Ball State (WTTV 4) 7 p.m. 7 p.m.Dec. 5 Sat. VALPARAISO* (WNDY 23) 2 p.m. 2 p.m.Dec. 8 Tue. Georgetown% (ESPN) 7 p.m. 7 p.m.Dec. 12 Sat. OHIO STATE (ESPN) 12 p.m. 12 p.m.Dec. 19 Sat. XAVIER (ESPN2) 2 p.m. 2 p.m.Dec. 22 Tue. At UAB 7 p.m. 8 p.m.Dec. 31 Thur. GREEN BAY* (WNDY 23) 7 p.m. 7 p.m.Jan. 2 Sat. MILWAUKEE* (WNDY 23) 2 p.m. 2 p.m.Jan. 8 Fri. At Wright State* (WNDY 23) 7 p.m. 7 p.m.Jan. 10 Sun. At Detroit* 1 p.m. 1 p.m.Jan. 14 Thur. CLEVELAND STATE* (WNDY 23) 7 p.m. 7 p.m.Jan. 16 Sat. YOUNGSTOWN ST.* (WNDY 23) 2 p.m. 2 p.m.Jan. 21 Thur. At Loyola* (WNDY 23) 7 p.m. 8 p.m.Jan. 23 Sat. At UIC* (WNDY 23) 1 p.m. 2 p.m.Jan. 29 Fri. At Green Bay* (ESPNU) 8 p.m. 9 p.m.Jan. 31 Sun. At Milwaukee* 1 p.m. 2 p.m.Feb. 4 Thur. DETROIT* (WNDY 23) 7 p.m. 7 p.m.Feb. 6 Sat. WRIGHT STATE* 2 p.m. 2 p.m.Feb. 8 Mon. LOYOLA* (WNDY 23) 7 p.m. 7 p.m.Feb. 11 Thur. At Youngstown State* 7 p.m. 7 p.m.Feb. 13 Sat. At Cleveland State* (WNDY 23) 2 p.m. 2 p.m.Feb. 17 Wed. UIC* (WNDY 23) 7 p.m. 7 p.m.Feb. 20 Sat. BRACKETBUSTER TBA TBAFeb. 26 Fri. At Valparaiso* (ESPNU) 8 p.m. 9 p.m.Mar. 2 Tue. Horizon League Tournament TBA TBA(First round for 3-10 seeds on campus sites)Mar. 5-9 Fri-Tue. Horizon League Tournament TBA TBA(Quarterfinals and semifinals at No. 1 seed; finals at highest remaining seed)

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Butler Basketball

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFOMedia Information .............................. 2-62009-10 BULLDOGS2009-10 Outlook ................................ 8-92009-10 Roster ..............................2009-10 Roster ..............................2009-10 Roster 10-11Alex Anglin .......................................... 20Garrett Butcher ..............................Garrett Butcher ..............................Garrett Butcher 32-33Zach Hahn ..................................... 16-17Gordon Hayward ........................... 22-23Matt Howard .................................. 34-35Emerson Kampen ............................... 30Avery Jukes ................................... 28-29Grant Leiendecker .........................Grant Leiendecker .........................Grant Leiendecker 26-27Shelvin Mack ................................. 12-13Ronald Nored ................................ 18-19Nick Rodgers ...................................... 21Andrew Smith ..................................... 36Chase Stigall ...................................... 31Shawn Vanzant .............................. 14-15Willie Veasley ................................ 24-25COACHING STAFFHead Coach Brad Stevens ............ 44-45Assistant Coaches ......................... 46-48Support Staff .......................................Support Staff .......................................Support Staff 49Athletic Administration ........................ 50All-Time Coaching Records ...............1132008-09 REVIEW2008-09 Statistics .......................... 72-762008-09 Box Scores ...................... 77-86OPPONENTS2009-10 Opponents ....................... 88-93Series Records .............................. 94-98HISTORY/RECORDSTeam and Individual Records .... 100-119All-Time Letterwinners ............... 120-121Year-by-Year Results ................. 122-135CAMPUS/COMMUNITYButler University ............................ 52-53Indianapolis ................................... 54-55Hinkle Fieldhouse .......................... 56-59Butler Athletics ............................... 62-63Horizon League .................................. 64

BUTLER QUICK FACTS

Location .................................. Indianapolis, Ind.Enrollment ................................................ 4,200Nickname ............................................. BulldogsColors ........................................Blue and WhiteConference ...............................Horizon LeagueHome Court ............ Hinkle Fieldhouse (10,000)President .................................. Dr. Bobby FongDirector of Athletics ........................ Barry CollierHead Coach ...........Brad Stevens (DePauw ‘99)Assistants ...... Matthew Graves, Terry Johnson,............................................ Micah ShrewsberrySports Information Director ............Sports Information Director ............Sports Information Director Jim McGrath

CREDITS: The 2009-10 Butler Basketball Guide was compiled and edited by Jim McGrath, Butler Sports Information Director. Cover design by Jackie Bilskie, Butler Publications. Photography by Brent Smith, John Fetcho, Steve Mitchell/Boxcar Photos, Kevin Cox, Robert Hull, Steve DeMeo, R. D. Moore and Steve Healy/Indianapolis Star. Special thanks to the Indianapolis Project, the Horizon League, Visual Sports Network and Multi-Ad.

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WORKING CREDENTIALS: Requests for working press credentials should be directed to the Butler Sports Information Offi ce. Credentials will be mailed if time permits, or will be left with the attendant at the Media Entrance of Hinkle Fieldhouse. Credential priority is given to print and electronic media who cover Butler or its opponent on a regular basis. To qualify for a credential, a news agency must have a full-time sports editor or director. Weekly publications and will be considered on a space available basis.

PRESS PARKING: Parking is available to credentialed members of the media in the north lot behind Hinkle Fieldhouse. Requests for media parking passes should be made to the Butler Sports Information Offi ce far enough in advance of the game to allow for mailing time.

SCOUTING PASSES: In accordance with NCAA rules, scouting passes will not be issued to Division I college scouts. Non-Division I scouts will be seated on press row as space permits. Requests should be made to the Butler Sports Information Offi ce in advance of the game. Professional scouts will be accommodated, as space permits, if the request is made by the team’s administrative offi ce.

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Photo passes will be issued by the Butler Sports Information Offi ce to certifi ed news photographers only. Photogra-phers are limited to working at either end of the court at the right of the basket (Photo Box), and fl ashes are not permitted.

TELEVISION BROADCASTS: Application for television origination must be made to the Butler Sports Information Offi ce at least ten days prior to the game. Courtside seating will be provided for up to four persons.

RADIO BROADCASTS: Application for broadcasting permission must be made in writing to the Butler Sports Information Offi ce at least one week prior to the game. Courtside seating will be provided for up to three persons. Butler University will provide courtesy phone lines for the designated offi cial station of each visiting school.

POSTGAME INTERVIEWS: Butler coaches and players will be available for interviews following the game in the basketball interview area, located on the northwest side of the arena. Head Coach Brad Stevens will be available to all media following a 10-minute cooling-off period. Requests for Butler players should be given to Butler’s SID prior to the end of the game.

IN-SEASON INTERVIEWS: Head coach Brad Stevens and Butler players are available to the media immediately following Tuesday practices, or by appointment. Players are not available for inter-views on game days. Contact Butler’s Sports Information Offi ce for assistance in lining up interviews in-person or by phone.

PRACTICE SESSIONS: Butler’s practice sessions are normally closed, though members of the media are allowed into practice on Tuesdays during the season. Please make advance arrangements with Butler’s Sports Information Offi ce.

David WoodsIndianapolis Star307 North PennsylvaniaIndianapolis, IN 46206(317) 444-6195(317) 444-6500 - Fax

Mike MarotAssociated Press251 N. Illinois, Suite 1600Indianapolis, IN 46204(317) 639-5501(317) 638-4611 - Fax

Butler CollegianButler UniversityIndianapolis, IN 46208(317) 940-8813(317) 940-9713 - Fax

Chris HaganWXIN-TV6910 Network PlaceIndianapolis, IN 46278(317) 687-6541(317) 687-6556 - Fax

Anthony CalhounWISH-TV1950 N. Meridian St.Indianapolis, IN 46202(317) 931-2255(317) 931-2242 - Fax

Dave FurstWRTV-TV1330 N. Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202-2364(317) 269-1433(317) 269-1445 - Fax

Dave CalabroWTHR-TV1000 N. Meridian St.Indianapolis, IN 46204(317) 655-5754(317) 655-5753 - Fax

John Michael VincentWNDE6161 Fall Creek RoadIndianapolis, IN 46220(317) 257-7565(317) 253-6501 - Fax

Dan Dakich1070 The Fan40 Monument Circle, Suite 400Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 684-8745(317) 684-2014 - Fax

HORIZON LEAGUE PRESS ROW PHONE NUMBERSCleveland State .......................................... (216) 687-4819Detroit ......................................................... (313) 993-1750Green Bay .................................................. (920) 965-8735Loyola Chicago ........................................... (773) 274-3550Milwaukee .................................................. (414) 908-5805UIC ............................................................. (312) 413-5712Valparaiso ................................................... (219) 548-1502 Wright State ................................................ (937) 775-4687Youngstown State ....................................... (330) 941-3192

TO THE MEDIAThe 2009-10 Butler Basketball Guide has been prepared to assist members of the print and electronic media with their coverage of the Bulldogs. If you have need for additional information or pictures, please contact:

Jim McGrath, SID Butler University 510 W. 49th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46208

e-mail address: jmcgrath@butler.edu

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSButler Athletic Department ................... (317) 940-9375Head Coach Brad Stevens .................. (317) 940-9377Jim McGrath (Offi ce) ........................... (317) 940-9414Jim McGrath (Cell) ............................... (317) 491-5461SID FAX ............................................... (317) 940-9808Press Row ........................................... (317) 940-9817

For additional Butler athletic information, check:

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Derek ScultzXL 950645 Industrial DriveFranklin, IN 46131(317) 736-4040(317) 736-4781 - Fax

Jason HammerWXNT 9245 N. Meridian, Suite 300Indianapolis, IN 46220(317) 816-4000(317) 816-4035 - Fax

Dave RinehartWCBK1639 Burton LaneMartinsville, IN 46151(765) 342-3394(765) 342-5020 - Fax

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Butler Basketball Radio Network

BUTLER BASKETBALL TONIGHTWXNT 1430 AM

Monday, Nov. 2 6-7 p.m.Monday, Nov. 9 6-7 p.m.Monday, Nov. 16 6-7 p.m.Monday, Nov. 23 6-7 p.m.Monday, Nov. 30 6-7 p.m.Monday, Dec. 14 6-7 p.m.Monday, Dec. 28 6-7 p.m.Monday, Jan. 4 6-7 p.m.Monday, Jan. 11 6-7 p.m.

BUTLER’S TELEVISION SCHEDULE

Monday, Jan. 18 6-7 p.m.Monday, Jan. 25 6-7 p.m.Monday, Feb. 1 6-7 p.m.Monday, Feb. 15 6-7 p.m.Monday, Feb. 22 6-7 p.m.Monday, Mar. 1 6-7 p.m.Wednesday, Mar. 10 6-7 p.m.

Date Opponent Station Air Time (EST)Nov. 14 Davidson WHMB 40 2 p.m.Nov. 18 Northwestern Big Ten Network 8 p.m.Nov. 21 Evansville WNDY 23 8 p.m.Nov. 26 Minnesota ESPN2 8:30 p.m.Nov. 27 @ 76 Classic ESPNU TBANov. 29 @ 76 Classic ESPNU/ESPN2 TBADec. 2 Ball State WTTV 4 7 p.m.Dec. 5 Valparaiso WNDY 23 2 p.m.Dec. 8 Georgetown ESPN 7 p.m.Dec. 12 Ohio State ESPN 12 p.m.Dec. 19 Xavier ESPN2 2 p.m.Dec. 31 Green Bay WNDY 23 7 p.m.Jan. 2 Milwaukee WNDY 23 2 p.m.Jan. 8 Wright State WNDY 23 7 p.m.Jan. 14 Cleveland State WNDY 23 7 p.m.Jan. 16 Youngstown State WNDY 23 2 p.m.Jan. 21 Loyola WNDY 23 7 p.m.Jan. 23 UIC WNDY 23 1 p.m.Jan. 29 Green Bay ESPNU 9 p.m.Feb. 4 Detroit WNDY 23 7 p.m.Feb. 8 Loyola WNDY 23 7 p.m.Feb. 13 Cleveland State WNDY 23 2 p.m.Feb. 17 UIC WNDY 23 7 p.m.Feb. 26 Valparaiso ESPNU 9 p.m.

Media Information

WXNT - THE HOME OF BUTLER BASKETBALL

WXNT (1430 AM) again will be the fl agship station for all Butler regular season and post-season men’s basketball games in 2009-10. Play-by-play broadcast duties for the Butler games again will be handled by Joe Gentry, Butler’s Director of Sports Marketing and Corporate Sponsorships, while former Butler basketball player Nick Gardner returns as color analyst.

Radio Contact:Joe Gentry (jgentry@butler.edu) 317 940-9388

Nick Gardner (left) and Joe Gentry return for the fourth year to broadcast all Butler men’s basketball games.

Horizon League NetworkThe Horizon League launched the Horizon League Network site, powered by Mediasauce, at www.horizonleaguenetwork.tv in 2007-08. HLN is the premier destination for free, live video of Horizon League games and other on-demand features. This season the league will sponsor the HLN Game of the

Week on syndicated television. All of Butler’s regular season league games will be available on HLN.

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Media Information2009-10 Horizon League Composite Schedule

NovemberNov. 11 Detroit at California 11 p.m.Nov. 13 Green Bay vs. UAB (Kent, Ohio) 5 p.m.

Valparaiso at Ball State 7 p.m. Cleveland State at St. Bonaventure 7 p.m. Youngstown State at Xavier 7:30 p.m. Concordia-St. Paul at Milwaukee 8 p.m. Loyola at Kansas State 8 p.m. Wright State at Washington 10:30 p.m.Nov. 14 Davidson at Butler 2 p.m. UIS at UIC 4 p.m. Green Bay vs. Samford (Kent, Ohio) 5 p.m. Wright State vs. Portland (Seattle, Wash.) 7:30 p.m.Nov. 15 Western Michigan at Detroit 3 p.m. Hiram at Youngstown State 4 p.m. Valparaiso at North Carolina 4 p.m. Green Bay at Kent State 4 p.m. Wright State vs. Belmont (Seattle Wash.) 7:30 p.m.Nov. 16 Wilmington at Cleveland State 11:30 a.m. Milwaukee vs. Western Kentucky (Baton Rouge, La.) 5:30 p.m.Nov. 17 Milwaukee vs. LSU/Indiana State (Baton Rouge, La.) TBA Canisius at Loyola 8 p.m.Nov. 18 UIC at Central Michigan 7 p.m. Kent State at Youngstown State 7:30 p.m. Northern Michigan at Green Bay 8 p.m. Butler at Northwestern 8 p.m.Nov. 19 Florida A & M at Cleveland State 7 p.m. IU-South Bend at Valparaiso 8 p.m.Nov. 20 Loyola at Holy Cross 7 p.m.Nov. 21 Long Beach State at Green Bay 2 p.m. Hillsdale at Milwaukee 2 p.m. Youngstown State at St. Peter’s 2 p.m. Sam Houston State at Cleveland State 5:30 p.m. Detroit at Albany 7 p.m. Butler at Evansville 8 p.m.Nov. 22 Valparaiso at Michigan State 12 p.m. Detroit vs. Alcorn State (Albany, N.Y.) 2:30 p.m.Nov. 23 Illinois State at UIC 8 p.m. Western Michigan at Loyola 8 p.m.Nov. 23-27 Milwaukee at NIT Season Tip-Off (TBD) TBANov. 24 Central Michigan at Wright State 7 p.m. Geneva at Youngstown State 7 p.m. Cleveland State vs. Kentucky (Cancun, Mexico) TBANov. 25 Cleveland State vs. Stanford/Virginia TBANov. 26 Butler vs. Minnesota (Anaheim, Calif.) 8:30 p.m.Nov. 27 Valparaiso at Georgia Southern 7:30 p.m. Green Bay at North Dakota State 8:30 p.m. Butler vs. UCLA/Portland TBANov. 28 Wichita State at Cleveland State 2 p.m. Detroit at DePaul 2 p.m. Wright State at Northeastern 2 p.m. Milwaukee at Bowling Green 2 p.m. Valparaiso vs. Troy (Statesboro, Ga.) 3 p.m. St. Ambrose at Loyola 4 p.m. UIC at Southern Illinois 8 p.m. Youngstown State at Pittsburgh TBANov. 29 Valparaiso vs. Arkansas-Fort Smith (Statesboro, Ga.) 1 p.m. Green Bay at North Dakota 3 p.m. Butler at 76 Classic (Anaheim, Calif.) TBA

DecemberDec. 2 Butler at Ball State 7 p.m.Dec. 3 Youngstown State at Detroit 7 p.m.

Loyola at Green Bay 8 p.m. UIC at Milwaukee 8 p.m. Cleveland State at Wright State 9 p.m.Dec. 5 Cleveland State at Detroit 1 p.m. Valparaiso at Butler 2 p.m. Youngstown State at Wright State 7 p.m. UIC at Green Bay 8 p.m. Loyola at Milwaukee 8 p.m.Dec. 8 Tennessee State at Detroit 7 p.m. Butler vs. Georgetown (New York, N.Y.) 7 p.m. Wright State at Toledo 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Marquette 8 p.m.Dec. 9 Valparaiso at Purdue 7 p.m. Wisconsin at Green Bay 8 p.m.Dec. 12 Ohio State at Butler 12 p.m. Wilberforce at Cleveland State 2 p.m. Toledo at Valparaiso 3 p.m. San Francisco at Loyola 4 p.m. Milwaukee at North Dakota State 8 p.m.Dec. 13 Detroit at Michigan 12 p.m. Wright State at Miami (Ohio) 3 p.m. Green Bay at Oakland 4:30 p.m. UIC at DePaul 6 p.m.Dec. 15 Robert Morris (Pa.) at Cleveland State 7 p.m.Dec. 16 Wright State at Mississippi State 7 p.m. Youngstown State at St. Francis (Pa.) 7 p.m. Oregon State at UIC 8 p.m. Loyola at Bradley 8 p.m.Dec. 19 Xavier at Butler 2 p.m. West Virginia at Cleveland State 2 p.m.

Youngstown State at Green Bay 3 p.m. Bowling Green at Detroit 3:30 p.m. Northern Illinois at UIC 4 p.m. Maryland-Eastern Shore at Wright State 7 p.m. Concordia (Wis.) at Valparaiso 8 p.m. Miami (Ohio) at Milwaukee 8 p.m.Dec. 20 Loyola at SIU-Edwardsville 2 p.m.Dec. 22 Valparaiso at IPFW 7 p.m. UIC at Akron 7 p.m. Central Michigan at Detroit 7 p.m. High Point at Youngstown State 7 p.m. Arkansas-Little Rock at Wright State 7 p.m. Albany at Loyola 8 p.m. Buffalo at Green Bay 8 p.m. Butler at UAB 8 p.m. Cleveland State at Ohio State 8:30 p.m.Dec. 23 Milwaukee at Wisconsin 9 p.m.Dec. 27 UIC at Wisconsin 3:30 p.m. Valparaiso at Akron 5 p.m.Dec. 28 Shawnee State at Detroit 7 p.m. Sam Houston State at Wright State 7 p.m. St. Francis (Ill.) at Loyola 8 p.m.Dec. 29 Toledo at UIC 8 p.m. Cleveland State at Kansas State 8 p.m.Dec. 30 Robert Morris (Pa.) at Youngstown State 7 p.m.

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Media InformationDec. 31 Detroit at UIC 1 p.m. Wright State at Loyola 4 p.m. Green Bay at Butler 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Valparaiso 8 p.m.

JanuaryJan. 2 Milwaukee at Butler 2 p.m.Milwaukee at Butler 2 p.m.Milwaukee at Butler Wright State at UIC 4 p.m. Detroit at Loyola 4 p.m. Cleveland State at Youngstown State 7 p.m. Green Bay at Valparaiso 8 p.m.Jan. 5 Milwaukee at SIU-Edwardsville 8 p.m.Jan. 7 UIC at Youngstown State 7 p.m. Loyola at Cleveland State 7 p.m.Jan. 8 Valparaiso at Detroit 7 p.m. Butler at Wright State 7 p.m.Jan. 9 Green Bay at Milwaukee 2 p.m.

UIC at Cleveland State 5:30 p.m. Loyola at Youngstown State 7 p.m.Jan. 10 Butler at Detroit 1 p.m. Valparaiso at Wright State 4 p.m.Jan. 14 Cleveland State at Butler 7 p.m.

Youngstown State at Valparaiso 8 p.m. Wright State at Green Bay 8 p.m. Detroit at Milwaukee 8 p.m.Jan. 15 Loyola at UIC 9 p.m.Jan. 16 Cleveland State at Valparaiso 2 p.m. Youngstown State at Butler 2 p.m. Detroit at Green Bay 8 p.m. Wright State at Milwaukee 8 p.m.Jan. 19 Green Bay at Houston Baptist 8:30 p.m.Jan. 21 Valparaiso at UIC 8 p.m. Butler at Loyola 8 p.m.Jan. 22 Milwaukee at Youngstown State 7 p.m. Green Bay at Cleveland State 7 p.m.Jan. 23 Butler at UIC 2 p.m. Wright State at Detroit 2 p.m. Valparaiso at Loyola 4 p.m.Jan. 24 Milwaukee at Cleveland State 2 p.m. Green Bay at Youngstown State 2 p.m.Jan. 27 North Carolina Central at Youngstown State 7 p.m.Jan. 28 Loyola at Detroit 7 p.m. UIC at Wright State 7:30 p.m.Jan. 29 Valparaiso at Milwaukee 8 p.m. Butler at Green Bay 9 p.m.Jan. 30 Loyola at Wright State 2 p.m. UIC at Detroit 4 p.m. Youngstown State at Cleveland State 4 p.m.Jan. 31 Valparaiso at Green Bay 2 p.m. Butler at Milwaukee 2 p.m.

FebruaryFeb. 4 Detroit at Butler 7 p.m. Wright State at Valparaiso 8 p.m. Youngstown State at Loyola 8 p.m. Cleveland State at UIC 8 p.m.Feb. 6 Detroit at Valparaiso 2 p.m. Wright State at Butler 2 p.m. Youngstown State at UIC 4 p.m. Cleveland State at Loyola 4 p.m. Milwaukee at Green Bay 8 p.m.

Feb. 8 Loyola at Butler 7 p.m.Chicago State at Detroit 7 p.m.UIC at Valparaiso 8 p.m.

Feb. 11 Green Bay at Detroit 7 p.m. Butler at Youngstown State 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Wright State 7 p.m. Valparaiso at Cleveland State 7 p.m.Feb. 13 Butler at Cleveland State 2 p.m. UIC at Loyola 4 p.m. Milwaukee at Detroit 4 p.m. Valparaiso at Youngstown State 7 p.m. Green Bay at Wright State 7 p.m.Feb. 15 Youngstown State at Milwaukee 8 p.m.Feb. 16 Cleveland State at Green Bay 8 p.m.Feb. 17 UIC at Butler 7 p.m. Detroit at Wright State 7 p.m. Loyola at Valparaiso 8 p.m.Feb. 18 Cleveland State at Milwaukee 8:30 p.m.Feb. 20 BracketBusters TBA Home Teams: Butler, Cleveland State, Detroit, Green Bay, Milwaukee Away Teams: Loyola, UIC, Valparaiso, Wright State, Youngstown StateFeb. 25 Detroit at Cleveland State 7:30 p.m. Wright State at Youngstown State 7:30 p.m. Green Bay at UIC 8 p.m. Milwaukee at Loyola 8 p.m.Feb. 26 Butler at Valparaiso 9 p.m.Feb. 27 Detroit at Youngstown State 2 p.m. Wright State at Cleveland State 2 p.m. Milwaukee at UIC 2 p.m. Green Bay at Loyola 4 p.m.

All Times EST.Horizon League games in bold.

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Tuesday, March 2 - First-Round Games At Campus SitesGame 1 - #10 Seed at #3 SeedGame 2 - #9 Seed at #4 SeedGame 3 - #8 Seed at #5 SeedGame 4 - #7 Seed at #6 Seed

Friday, March 5 - Quarterfinals At #1 SeedGame 5 - Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 4Game 6 - Winner of Game 2 vs. Winner of Game 3

Saturday, March 6 - Semifinals At #1 Seed, ESPNUGame 7 - #1 Seed vs. Winner of Game 6Game 8 - #2 Seed vs. Winner of Game 5

Tuesday, March 9 - At Highest Remaining Seed, 9 p.m (ET), ESPNChampionship Game - Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8

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Media InformationGetting to Butler

FROM NORTHWEST: I-65 south to I-465 east, exit I-465 at U.S. 31 (Meridian Street); follow Meridian Street south to 49th Street, turn right and follow 49th Street to Hinkle Fieldhouse (5 blocks).FROM NORTH: U.S. 31 (Meridian Street) south to 49th Street, turn right and follow to Hinkle Fieldhouse (5 blocks)FROM NORTHEAST: I-69 south (becomes Binford Blvd. in Marion County) to 46th Street, turn right and follow 46th Street to Boule-vard Place, turn right and follow to Hinkle Fieldhouse (3 blocks)FROM EAST: I-70 west to I-65 north, exit at Meridian Street (U. S. 31) and follow Meridian Street north to 49th Street, turn left at 49th Street and follow to Hinkle Fieldhouse (5 blocks)FROM SOUTHEAST: I-74 north/west to I-465 north, exit I-465 at I-70 west and follow to I-65 north, exit at Meridian Street (U. S. 31) and follow Meridian Street north to 49th Street, turn left at 49th Street and follow to Hinkle Fieldhouse (5 blocks)FROM SOUTH: I-65 north, exit at Meridian Street (U. S. 31) and follow Meridian Street north to 49th Street, turn left at 49th Street and follow to Hinkle Fieldhouse (5 blocks)FROM WEST/SOUTHWEST: I-70 or I-74 east to I-465 north, exit I-465 at 38th Street, follow 38th Street east to Meridian Street (7-8 miles), turn left at Meridian Street and follow north to 49th Street, turn left on 49th Street and follow to Hinkle Fieldhouse (5 blocks).

Why Bulldogs?Prior to 1919, Butler’s athletic teams were known as the “Christians.” But numerous losses in the 1919 football season caused Butler followers to grow weary of that nickname. During the week leading up to Butler’s football game with the heated rival Franklin “Baptists,” Butler Collegian editor Alex Cavins and his staff, which included

cartoonist George Kickson, decided something “hot” needed to be conceived for the school’s weekly pep session. About that time, the mascot of a Butler fraternity - a bulldog named Shimmy (you couldn’t shake him) - wandered into the Collegian of-fi ce. The idea was born! The next day the school paper came out with a big page one cartoon showing Shimmy the Bulldog, labled Butler, taking a bite out of the pants seat of a fi gure labled “John the Baptist.” The caption was: “Bring on that Platter, Salome!” (Butler lost the game to Franklin, 14-0, but the name “Bulldogs” took hold.)