Ball State Cardinals @ Butler Bulldogs
Game Information
Indianapolis, IN

Referee:Tracy Woodson
Referee:Jeff Janosik
Referee:Quintin Murphy

2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 17-0 | - | 30-0 |
| Akron | 16-1 | 1 | 25-5 |
| Kent State | 13-4 | 4 | 22-8 |
| Toledo | 10-7 | 7 | 16-14 |
| Ohio | 9-8 | 8 | 15-15 |
| Bowling Green | 8-9 | 9 | 17-13 |
| Buffalo | 7-10 | 10 | 17-13 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 10.5 | 16-15 |
| Ball State | 6-11 | 11 | 11-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-11 | 11 | 10-20 |
| Western Michigan | 4-13 | 13 | 10-20 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-13 | 13 | 10-20 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-13 | 13 | 9-20 |
NCAA Division I
| Big East ConferenceBig East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 17-2 | - | 27-3 |
| St. John's | 17-2 | - | 24-6 |
| Villanova | 14-5 | 3 | 23-7 |
| Seton Hall | 10-9 | 7 | 20-10 |
| Creighton | 9-11 | 8.5 | 15-16 |
| DePaul | 8-11 | 9 | 16-14 |
| Providence | 7-12 | 10 | 14-16 |
| Butler | 6-13 | 11 | 15-15 |
| Xavier | 6-13 | 11 | 14-16 |
| Marquette | 6-13 | 11 | 11-19 |
| Georgetown | 5-14 | 12 | 13-17 |
Men's College Basketball News

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NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2026 men's March Madness field
Last year, we had no bid thieves -- but as Champ Week gets underway, plenty of teams look vulnerable.
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