A 2-0 start was expected. Double digit, rather easy victories were expected. But the way that the Butler basketball squad won its first two games showed that this team is, dare I say, BETTER than last years sweet sixteen team. They took care of Ball St. in a grind it out type fashion. The shots weren't falling so the Bulldogs relied on stingy defense and solid foul shooting. Against a more athletic Indiana State team the Dawgs overwhelmed the Sycamores with a 3 point shooting barrage and more of a fast break type offensive attack as Butler moved the ball with efficiency. We won two completely different style ball-games against two completely different style of teams. Not to mention we won both games without a second half threat from either opponent.
Let's not get to hasty, this was just Ball St. and Indiana St., but there is no doubt that this team is more mature and poised than last year, under coach Brad Stevens. After Saturdays game in Evansville the Bulldogs will travel to Anchorage Alaska to play in a loaded field among the likes of Michigan (Butler's 1st round matchup), Virginia Tech, Western Kentucky and Gonzaga. That's where we will find out exaclty what this team is made of. Could we actually be better than last season?
Drew Schmelzer
Picture: The Bulldogs defeated Indiana State 76-48 at Hinkle on Wednesday. Mike Green (No.10) scored 15 points and grabbed team-highs with eight rebounds and four assists. Photo by Liz Goerlitz
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