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Evansville hires David Ragland as basketball coach

May. 24, 2022 07:52 PM EDT
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Evansville has hired David Ragland as its basketball coach, the school said Tuesday. Ragland replaces Todd Lickliter, who was...

North Carolina State transfer joins revamped Butler roster

May. 09, 2022 05:58 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler coach Thad Matta landed his second big man in less than a week Monday, announcing the addition of 6-foot-11 Manny Bates from North...

Butler's new head coach Thad Matta speaks after he was introduced during an NCAA college basketball news conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Ex-Louisville interim coach Pegues hired on Butler's staff

Apr. 15, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

Matta's comeback includes rekindling Butler's winning ways

By Michael Marot Apr. 06, 2022 06:08 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State coach Thad Matta shouts at a referee during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 18, 2017. Matta is returning to Butler, hired on Sunday, April 3, 2022 to coach the Bulldogs almost five years after he cited his health while stepping down at Ohio State. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Thad Matta returning to Butler for 2nd stint as head coach

Apr. 03, 2022 12:25 PM EDT

Butler head coach LaVall Jordan, left, talks to Chuck Harris (3) and Aaron Thompson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence at the Big East Conference tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Butler fires LaVall Jordan after 2nd straight losing season

Apr. 01, 2022 11:37 AM EDT

Providence's Justin Minaya (15) celebrates with teammates after an NCAA college basketball game against Butler at the Big East conference tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. Providence won 65-61. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Durham hits clutch 3 to send No. 11 Providence past Butler

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 10, 2022 02:51 PM EST

Providence's A.J. Reeves (11) points at Brooklyn Nets' David Duke Jr. in the stands during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler at the Big East conference basketball tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. Providence won 65-61. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Brooklyn Nets at Philadelphia 76ers 3/10/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 02:42 PM EST

Providence's Noah Horchler (14) shoots over Butler's Bryce Golden (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big East basketball tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Big East - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Providence Friars 3/10/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 12:58 PM EST

Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin calls a play during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament game against Mississippi Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Conference USA - Second Round - Game 4 (win) at UAB Blazers 3/10/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 08:14 PM EST

Villanova guard Justin Moore (5) shoots over Butler forward Bryce Nze, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

No. 11 Villanova cruises by Butler in regular-season finale

By Mark Ambrogi Mar. 05, 2022 02:38 PM EST

Providence's Brycen Goodine (12) is defended by Butler's Aaron Thompson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

No. 8 Providence rallies from 19 down, beats Butler in OT

By Michael Marot Feb. 20, 2022 04:00 PM EST

Butler's Chuck Harris (3) goes to the basket against Marquette's Kam Jones (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Butler bites back with 3s to beat No. 18 Marquette, 85-79

By Michael Marot Feb. 12, 2022 06:55 PM EST

Butler's Bryce Golden, right, goes to the basket against Marquette's Darryl Morsell (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Marquette Golden Eagles at Butler Bulldogs 2/12/2022

Feb. 12, 2022 05:26 PM EST

Last-minute layup lifts Creighton past Butler

Feb. 08, 2022 11:47 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ryan Nembhard made a layup with 32 seconds left, made 1 of 2 foul shots with eight seconds left and came up with a steal as time expired to...