JANUARY 17, 2022•INDYSTAR.COM
48 hours after 40-point beatdown, it doesn't get any easier as Butler visits UConnButler players assert they can be competitive in the Big East. They have a chance to show it twice in three days against another heavyweight...
Jermaine Samuels - Contributes 14 pointsSamuels finished with 14 points (4-6 FG, 6-7 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Sunday's 82-42 win over Butler.
ImpactSamuels has averaged 9.8 points, six rebounds and 1.6 assists during 26.4 minutes over Villanova's recent five-game win streak. He recorded six of his points in the first half, and a majority of his points in the second half came from the foul line. The senior will look to continue providing the Musketeers with a steady veteran presence in Wednesday's game versus Marquette.
JANUARY 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Justin Moore - Assist leader in winMoore contributed 15 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 82-42 win over Butler.
ImpactMoore has averaged 15.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals during 33.2 minutes over 17 appearances this season. The junior distributed his highest assist total in 12 games, opting for others to run up the score. Villanova is on a five-game win streak and Moore will look to help keep it alive against Marquette on Wednesday.
JANUARY 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Bryce Nze - Leads team in reboundingNze finished with 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt) and four rebounds over 24 minutes during Sunday's 82-42 loss to Villanova.
ImpactNze and Chuck Harris were the only two Butler players to record double-digit points in the loss. Nze led the Bulldogs on the glass with four rebounds. The senior has averaged 8.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists during 27.2 minutes over nine appearances this season.
JANUARY 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Chuck Harris - Delivers 15 pointsHarris produced 15 points (6-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and one assist in 25 minutes during Sunday's 82-42 loss to Villanova.
ImpactHarris has averaged 10.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and two assists during 27.4 minutes over 14 appearances this season. He was the only Bulldog to surpass 10 points in the game. Butler has lost three of four outings since the layoff. Harris will look to elevate the squad to a win Tuesday against UCONN.
JANUARY 17, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Sanogo leads UConn against Butler after 26-point game
JANUARY 17, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
LaVall Jordan: 'That's not what we expect of ourselves'Bulldogs lack energy in 40-point loss at Villanova
JANUARY 16, 2022•INDYSTAR.COM
