Butler Dominates Merrimack with Second-Half Surge

A 28-2 run after halftime propels the Bulldogs to a commanding 78-39 victory, improving their record to 4-1.

Pierre Brooks II led Butler with 23 points and 12 rebounds, scoring 15 of his points in the first half against Merrimack's zone defense.
Butler turned a close 37-31 halftime lead into a blowout, holding Merrimack to just eight second-half points and 1-for-22 shooting during a decisive 28-2 run.
Andre Screen contributed 12 points and nine rebounds, using his size advantage to dominate Merrimack’s undersized lineup in the second half.
Merrimack struggled offensively, shooting just 29.8% from the field and 14.3% from three-point range, while Butler exploited gaps in the zone defense to control the game.
Freshman Evan Haywood made a notable impact off the bench for Butler, scoring 10 points and earning extended playing time as the Bulldogs continue to build depth.