Kalkbrenner scores 26, Creighton downs Butler 80-76
Led by Ryan Kalkbrenner's 26 points, the Creighton Bluejays defeated the Butler Bulldogs 80-76 on SaturdayJANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PATRICK MCCAFFERY #22 - FORWARD - BUTLER BULLDOGS
13.0 PPG •
5.0 RPG •
1.2 APG
13.0 PPG
5.0 RPG
1.2 APG
21 points in loss to Bluejays McCaffery totaled 21 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and seven rebounds across 35 minutes during Saturday's 80-76 loss to Creighton.
Impact McCaffery put together his best scoring game since November, but his efforts weren't enough in the eventual four-point loss to Creighton. The senior forward also tacked on seven rebounds, putting him at an average of 6.5 rebounds per game in the last four games for the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-9 playmaker now also has score double-digit points in all but three games this year.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Joseph scores 18 as Providence defeats Butler 84-65
Bensley Joseph scored 18 points off the bench to help lead the Providence Friars over the Butler Bulldogs 84-65JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luis has 20 in St. John's 70-62 victory over Butler
Led by RJ Luis' 20 points, the St. John's Red Storm defeated the Butler Bulldogs 70-62 on SaturdayJANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Karaban leads No. 11 UConn past Butler, 78-74
Alex Karaban scored 21 points, including two 3-pointers in the final 2 1/2 minutes, and No. 11 UConn won its sixth straight game with a 78-74 decision over Butler on SaturdayDECEMBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 9 Marquette commits just 2 turnovers in 80-70 victory over Butler
Kam Jones scored 23 points and No. 9 Marquette committed just two turnovers in an 80-70 victory over Butler that that opened the Big East schedule for both teamsDECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 17 Texas A&M turns tables on No. 11 Purdue's physical play and No. 20 Wisconsin takes the cue
No. 11 Purdue and No. 17 Texas A&M arrived in Indianapolis fully anticipating a bruising battle in the paintDECEMBER 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nolan Winter scores a season-high 20 points to help No. 20 Wisconsin get past Butler 83-74
Nolan Winter scored a season-high 20 points and Steven Crowl added a season-best 18 as No. 20 Wisconsin snapped a three-game losing streak by beating Butler 83-74 in the second gam...DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Butler Bulldogs and the No. 20 Wisconsin Badgers meet in Indianapolis, Indiana
The Butler Bulldogs take on the No. 20 Wisconsin Badgers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IndianaDECEMBER 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
North Dakota State Bison face the Butler Bulldogs, seek 5th straight win
DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
L.J. Cryer scores 18 of his 20 points in 2nd half and No. 17 Houston beats Butler 79-51
LDECEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 17 Houston hosts Telfort and Butler
DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Butler wins 73-58 against Eastern Illinois
Led by Patrick McCaffery's 20 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers 73-58DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ties for most points in win McCaffery accumulated 20 points (6-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 73-58 win over Eastern Illinois.
Impact McCaffery tied for the most points as the Bulldogs won over Eastern Illinois, and he also amassed the most rebounds out of the starting five. The senior forward is averaging a solid 12.6 points and 4.3 rebounds across 33.9 minutes per game, currently having a career-high in all of those categories. He's been a huge contributor for the team so far this year and will need to continue to be if Butler hopes to stay competitive against tougher teams to come.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Butler earns 78-39 win against Merrimack
Led by Pierre Brooks' 23 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Merrimack Warriors 78-39 on Friday nightNOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Butler secures 85-65 win against Western Michigan
Led by Pierre Brooks' 20 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 85-65NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCaffery leads Butler against Western Michigan after 23-point game
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Butler hosts Western Michigan after McCaffery's 23-point game
Butler hosts the Western Michigan Broncos after Patrick McCaffery scored 23 points in Butler's 68-66 loss to the Austin Peay GovernorsNOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pops 23 points vs. Governors McCaffery had 23 points (8-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 36 minutes during Friday's 68-66 loss to Austin Peay.
Impact McCaffery's efforts weren't enough for the Bulldogs to sneak out a win in the end, but he did put together a solid performance as the team's scoring leader. The senior forward's output was helped mostly by his solid five three-pointers made, but he also secured eight boards which was a lot more than his three in the season opener.
NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas scores 29, including game-winner, to lead Austin Peay past Butler 68-66
LJ Thomas scored 29 points and secured the victory with a layup with 46 seconds remaining as Austin Peay knocked off Butler 68-66NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Butler wins 72-65 over Missouri State
Led by Jahmyl Telfort's 29 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Missouri State Bears 72-65 on Monday nightNOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Butler tries to take another big step in coach Thad Matta's third season with Bulldogs
Butler coach Thad Matta took one big step in the second season of his second tenure with the BulldogsOCTOBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery, son of coach, transfers to Butler A 6-foot-9 forward, McCaffery played five seasons at Iowa.
APRIL 13, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Enters transfer portal McCaffery entered the NCAA's transfer portal Wednesday, VerbalCommits.com reports.
Impact McCaffery is one of few players with a year of collegiate eligibility remaining despite participating in each of the NCAA's last five seasons. This is because he redshirted his 2019-20 season, and any players of the NCAA's 2020-21 season received an extra year of collegiate eligibility because COVID-19 limited that campaign. Still, McCaffery's portal entry comes off as surprising, considering his father Fran is still Iowa's head coach.
MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Iowa's Patrick McCaffery, son of Hawkeyes coach Fran McCaffery, enters transfer portal Patrick McCaffery, who spent five years playing for father Fran McCaffery at Iowa, has entered the transfer portal.
MARCH 28, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
