The Butler Bulldogs take on the Creighton Bluejays at Hinkle Fieldhouse

Second-half surge helps Creighton beat Butler, snap skid

Josh Dix scored 22 points as Creighton benefited from a blistering second-half performance to cruise to a 76-59 victory over Butler in a Big East battle on Wednesday in Indianapolis.

Creighton 76, Butler 59

CREIGHTON (15-16)

The Butler Bulldogs take on the Creighton Bluejays at Hinkle Fieldhouse

The Butler Bulldogs men's basketball take on the Creighton Bluejays on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Creighton's Second Half Surge Secures Victory Over Butler 76-59

Creighton rallied in the second half to secure a 76-59 victory over Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse. After trailing at halftime, Creighton outscored Butler 44-23, taking control with a strong start to the final period. This win improves Creighton's record to 15-16 overall and 9-11 in BIG EAST play, while Butler falls to 15-15 (6-13 BIG EAST). Notably, Butler struggled with shooting, particularly from three-point range. By the Numbers Creighton outsc…

Dix scores 22, Creighton defeats Butler 76-59

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josh Dix had 22 points in Creighton’s 76-59 win over Butler on Wednesday. Dix went 9 of 17 from the field (4 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Bluejays (15-16, 9-11 Big East Conference). Nik Graves added 14 points while shooting 3 for 12 from field goal range and 8 of...

Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball trounced in second half vs. Creighton

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