Butler's 18 3s lead to 107-46 dismantling of W. Illinois
INDIANAPOLIS -- Henry Baddley scored a career-high 20 points off the bench and Nate Fowler grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds and Butler scorched Western Illinois 107-46 Thursday night.
The Bulldogs made 18-of-31 3-pointers (58 percent) and were two shy of tying a school record for made 3s in a game.
Baddley was 7-of-8 shooting from the floor including 4 of 4 from beyond the 3-point arc. Kelan Martin scored 20 with seven assists, Paul Jorgensen was 7 of 9 for 18 points, Sean McDermott scored 12 and Fowler added 11.
Butler (10-3) remained unbeaten at home after eight games this season and shot 56 percent overall from the field. The Bulldogs distributed 23 assists with just eight turnovers.
The Bulldogs built a 24-8 lead with all five starters scoring. They led 49-22 at halftime and were never challenged after the half.
Jalen Morgan led Western Illinois with 11 points and Brandon Gilbeck collected eight rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Nestor
- Bill Covington Jr.
- Lamar Simpson
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Little Rock | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Western Illinois | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Southern Indiana | 1-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| Lindenwood | 1-1 | 1 | 6-7 |
| Tennessee Tech | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| UT Martin | 1-1 | 1 | 5-8 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-8 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Tennessee State | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 2-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Georgetown | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
| St. John's | 2-0 | - | 10-2 |
| UConn | 2-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Creighton | 1-1 | 1 | 8-5 |
| Villanova | 1-1 | 1 | 8-5 |
| Providence | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| DePaul | 0-2 | 2 | 8-4 |
| Xavier | 0-2 | 2 | 8-5 |
| Butler | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Seton Hall | 0-2 | 2 | 5-8 |
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