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Butler Matches Two Program Records in Win over FDU

Three games on tap tonight in BIG EAST action


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MBB Minute (Nov. 5): Butler moved to 2-0 on the season after a 99-65 win over FDU on Wednesday night.

The Bulldogs matched two single-game program standards for 3-pointers made (20) and assists (31) in the blowout victory.

Asim Djulovic led the way for Butler with a game-high 25 points, shooting 10-of-12 from the field, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. 

Thursday night features three games on the schedule in the BIG EAST: Long Island at Seton Hall, LeMoyne at Creighton, and USF at DePaul.

Wednesday, November 4
Butler 99, FDU 65
Box Score | Highlights | Post Game Presser 
  • The Bulldogs earned their second victory of the season, using a high octane offensive attack to earn a 34-point win over FDU at Hinkle Fieldhouse
  • Freshman Asim Djulovic poured in a game-high 25 points on 10-of-12 shooting, including 4-of-5 from 3-point range
  • Through two games, Butler has made 36 of 87 attempts from the perimeter, good for 41.4% on the season
  • Jalen Jackson and Eduardo Klafke each scored 16 points, combining for eight three-pointers.

Thursday, November 5
Long Island at Seton Hall - truTV - 6:30 p.m. ET
Spero Dedes (pxp); Jim Spanarkel (analyst); Jared Greenberg (reporter)

LeMoyne at Creighton - ESPN+ - 8:00 p.m. ET
Jon Schriner (pxp); Nick Bahe (analyst)

USF at DePaul - truTV - 8:30 p.m. ET
J.B. Long (pxp); Greg Anthony (analyst); Allie LaForce (reporter)