NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
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LaVall Jordan: 20 turnovers 'not a formula for success' Coach aims for quick turnaround vs. Texas A&M
White helps No. 12 Houston knock off Butler 70-52 in Vegas
Fabian White Jr. scored 21 points and No. 12 Houston rode a dominating first half to a 70-52 win over Butler in the opening round of the Maui InvitationalNOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ty Groce - Gets start with Nze out Groce will start Monday's game against Houston.
Impact Groce looked good last time out against Michigan State when he had to take over for Bryce Nze, who suffered a shoulder injury. With Nze out again, Groce will get the start and could play a vital roll for the Bulldogs in the Maui Invitational.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bryce Nze - Out on Monday Nze (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Houston.
Impact It was announced last week that Nze has a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder. The team continues to monitor his rehab, but did not announced if he would be available later in the Maui Invitational.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bo Hodges - Still sidelined Hodges (knee) remains out for Monday's game against Houston in Las Vegas, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Hodges remains without a clear timeline to make his season debut after he suffered a tibial plateau fracture in his left knee in late August. After Monday's contest, Butler will have a week-long break in its schedule before hosting Division II Saginaw Valley State on Nov. 30.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Myles Tate - Sitting out Monday Butler has ruled Tate (knee) out for Monday's game against Houston, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Tate's 2021-22 debut will have to wait at least one more game while he continues to work his way back from the knee surgery he underwent in March to repair a torn ACL. Butler will likely continue to evaluate the second-year guard's status on a game-by-game basis.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Houston, Butler meet in Maui Invitational
Butler and Houston are set to collide in the Maui InvitationalNOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Butler's Bryce Nze has labrum tear but not yet ruled out of Maui tourney Bryce Nze was injured vs. Michigan State on Wednesday night.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Bryce Nze - Has partially torn labrum Nze suffered a partial labrum tear in his left shoulder during Wednesday's game against Michigan State, the team announced Thursday.
Impact The team will evaluated him over the next few days and make a determination on his status for next week's Maui Invitational. Ty Groce and Jair Bolden could see additional action going forward if Nze is forced to miss time.
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ty Groce - Productive in Nze's stead Groce notched 15 points (4-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 73-52 loss to Michigan State.
Impact Groce saw a big uptick in playing time in this one after starting power forward Bryce Nze went down with a shoulder injury after just seven minutes. The Eastern Michigan transfer ended up being the main beneficiary of the extra available minutes, leading the Bulldogs in both scoring and rebounding. The status of Nze is uncertain for the time being, but any absence seems like it would lead to extra production for Groce.
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Thompson - Scores nine in return Thompson contributed nine points (4-8 FG, 1-6 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 73-52 loss to Michigan State.
Impact Thompson's three-game suspension to start the season has wrapped up, and it appears he's picking up where he left off last season by immediately resuming a starting role. He ended up seeing the second-most minutes among Butler players in the contest, with backup Simas Lukosius limited to just nine minutes in a reserve capacity. What Thompson and the Bulldogs didn't count on was a shoulder injury that knocked power forward Bryce Nze out of the game, and a failure to adjust heavily contributed to the 20-plus point defeat. Any absence there would likely leave another six or seven field goal attempts per game to go around for the rest of the squad.
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brown, Christie lead Michigan State past Butler 73-52
Gabe Brown scored 19 points, freshman Max Christie added 18 and Michigan State beat Butler 73-52 in the Gavitt TipoffNOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WATCH: Tom Izzo previews MSU's first trip to Butler Spartans, Bulldogs tip off at 7 p.m. Wednesday
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Bryce Nze - Won't return Wednesday Nze won't return to Wednesday's game against Michigan State due to a left shoulder injury.
Impact Nze got tangled up during a rebound attempt during the first half of Wednesday's contest and apparently injured his shoulder. The senior will miss the rest of the second half against the Spartans and should be considered day-to-day until further news regarding the severity of his injury surfaces.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Simas Lukosius - Moves to bench Lukosius will retreat to the bench for Wednesday's game against Michigan State.
Impact Luksious added 5.0 points and 4.3 boards over 22.3 minutes per game in a starting role over the first three contests but could see his workload scaled back a bit beginning Wednesday with Aaron Thompson back from suspension. Even if that's not the case, he will at least have to wait a bit longer to see his first action of the night off the bench.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Thompson - Starting in return from suspension Thompson is among the starters for Wednesday's game against Michigan State.
Impact Thompson was suspended for the first three games of the 2021-22 season due to a violation of team rules, but will retake his spot on the ball upon his return to action. His return presumably moves Chuck Harris off the ball and results in Simas Lukosius moving to a bench role.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Michigan State basketball\u00a0vs. Butler Bulldogs: TV, time, radio, game info Michigan State Spartans basketball game time, TV channel info, radio, score updates and analysis as they play the Butler Bulldogs in the Gav...
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Myles Tate - Out against Spartans Butler has ruled Tate (knee) out for Wednesday's game against Michigan State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports
Impact Tate remains sidelined as he continues to recover from a knee injury. He has yet to play this season, and his next opportunity to return comes Nov. 22 against Houston. Butler has a two-week break thereafter, which would give Tate added time to recover if he can't go against the Cougars.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Butler leads 5 in double figures, UC Irvine routs La Verne
JC Butler had 18 points to lead five UC Irvine players in double figures as the Anteaters romped past La Verne 100-41NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LaVall Jordan: 'I think we have a group that's not running from accountability' Coach LaVall Jordan talks about impact of Butler point guard Aaron Thompson returning from suspension against Michigan State.
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Butler hosts Michigan State
Michigan State and Butler both look to put winning streaks togetherNOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Butler basketball vs. Michigan State: TV, radio The Butler Bulldogs host the Michigan State Spartans from the Big Ten on Nov. 17, 2021. Butler is 3-0.
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Seton Hall looks to knock off No. 4 Michigan
No. 4 Michigan looks to give Seton Hall its eighth straight loss against ranked opponentsNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chuck Harris - Leads comeback victory Harris reaped 23 points (9-14 FG, 4-6 3pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal through 39 minutes of Saturday's 70-59 win over Troy.
Impact Harris displayed great leadership in the second half rally by shooting six for seven from the field including three for four from the three-point line. The first of those three's landed to take the lead from Troy, and in pivotal moments he was comfortable with the ball in his hands. The 6'2" sophomore is playing an average of 35 minutes this season, but seemingly never tired, he is averaging 4.7 rebounds.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
