Overview
- Jalen Jackson led two-way efforts with 17 points, eight rebounds and four steals in the win.
- Gonzaga transfer Michael Ajayi posted 11 points and 14 rebounds for his second straight double-double.
- Butler overwhelmed the boards 59-32 and turned that edge into 30 second-chance points.
- Thad Matta went deep into the rotation as eleven Bulldogs scored, with Yohan Traore adding 11 off the bench.
- Press coverage from IU Indy was handled with secondary-break chances and a wrinkle using 6-11 Drayton Jones on the inbound passer, yet Butler still committed 17 turnovers that became 26 points and endured early free-throw and 3-point woes.