NCAAB · Final

SMU Mustangs Edge Butler Bulldogs in Thrilling Finish

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Moody Coliseum (Dallas)

SMU Mustangs 87, Butler Bulldogs 85, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Butler Bulldogs vs SMU Mustangs?

SMU Mustangs beat Butler Bulldogs 87-85 at Moody Coliseum (Dallas) on November 15, 2025.

The SMU Mustangs secured a narrow victory over the Butler Bulldogs, winning 87-85 in a closely contested matchup at Moody Coliseum in Dallas. This game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with SMU extending their home record to 5-1 and Butler falling to 3-2 on the road. The Mustangs entered the game with a strong home record of 4-0, while the Bulldogs had a respectable away record of 3-1, setting the stage for an exciting clash.

In terms of recent form, both teams were riding winning streaks into this game. The Mustangs had won their last three games, including a high-scoring 102-91 victory against Murray State just three days prior. They averaged 78.8 points over their last five games while allowing 67.0 points, indicating a solid offensive and defensive balance. On the other hand, Butler also entered the game on a three-game winning streak, having scored an impressive 86.0 points per game in their last five outings, while allowing 70.2 points.

Historically, the matchup had favored Butler, who won the previous meeting 81-70 on November 16, 2024. However, this time, the Mustangs managed to turn the tables in front of their home crowd, demonstrating their ability to perform under pressure. The game was tightly contested throughout, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times, but SMU ultimately prevailed in the final moments.

The game featured several key scoring plays that highlighted the back-and-forth nature of the contest. Finley Bizjack made a crucial three-point jumper for Butler, bringing the score to 82-76 in favor of SMU. However, Michael Ajayi responded with free throws, keeping the Mustangs ahead. In a dramatic turn, Ajayi also sank a three-pointer that tied the game at 85-85, showcasing his clutch performance. Ultimately, Jaron Pierre Jr. sealed the victory for SMU with a layup, assisted by B.J. Edwards, bringing the final score to 87-85.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details regarding player availability, but both teams appeared to be at full strength for this matchup, which is crucial for maintaining their competitive edge.

The market had priced SMU as the favorite, reflecting their strong home performance and recent form, with a home win probability of 1.0. This indicates a strong belief in their ability to secure victory at Moody Coliseum, a factor that likely influenced the betting lines leading up to the game.

The conditions for the game were favorable, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities in a high-scoring affair. Fans and analysts alike were treated to an entertaining display of basketball, characterized by fast-paced play and strategic scoring.

Overall, this matchup was worth watching not only for the thrilling finish but also for the implications it has on both teams' seasons. The Mustangs' ability to win close games will be crucial as they continue their campaign, while the Bulldogs will need to regroup and address their defensive lapses to improve their away record. The competitive nature of this fixture highlights the excitement of college basketball, where every game can shift the momentum of a season.

Leaders

PointsBoopie Miller23SMU Mustangs
AssistsBoopie Miller12SMU Mustangs
ReboundsJaron Pierre Jr.7SMU Mustangs
PointsFinley Bizjack18Butler Bulldogs
AssistsJalen Jackson6Butler Bulldogs
ReboundsMichael Ajayi10Butler Bulldogs

Recent form

SMU Mustangs

Last 10: 6-4Streak W375.8 scored · 71.5 allowed per game5-1 at home

W102-91vs Murray State RacersNov 12
W69-58vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersNov 7
W96-76vs Tarleton State TexansNov 4
L54-57at Clemson TigersMar 14
W73-53vs Syracuse OrangeMar 13
L69-76at Florida State SeminolesMar 8
W77-75vs Syracuse OrangeMar 5
L68-73at Stanford CardinalMar 1
W81-77at California Golden BearsFeb 27
L69-79vs Clemson TigersFeb 22

Butler Bulldogs

Last 10: 5-5Streak W380.6 scored · 75.7 allowed per game2-3 away

W98-66vs Chicago State CougarsNov 12
W112-80vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 8
W88-58vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesNov 6
L57-78at St. John's Red StormMar 13
W75-69at Providence FriarsMar 12
L74-87at Creighton BluejaysMar 8
L78-91vs Xavier MusketeersMar 6
L70-80at Villanova WildcatsMar 1
L70-76vs St. John's Red StormFeb 27
W84-72at DePaul Blue DemonsFeb 23

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
St. John's	30-7	-	18-2
UConn	34-6	1	17-3
Villanova	24-9	3	15-5
Seton Hall	21-12	8	10-10
Creighton	16-18	9	9-11
DePaul	16-16	10	8-12
Butler	16-16	11	7-13
Providence	15-18	11	7-13
Marquette	12-20	11	7-13
Georgetown	16-18	12	6-14
Xavier	15-18	12	6-14
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	Butler Bulldogs	SMU Mustangs
Field goals	29-63	36-64
Field goal %	46	56
Three-pointers	13-29	4-13
Three-point %	45	31
Free throws	14-23	11-15
Free throw %	61	73
Rebounds	34	34
Offensive rebounds	16	13
Defensive rebounds	18	21
Assists	24	18
Steals	9	12
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	17	16
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	21	19
Fast-break points	14	25
Points in the paint	30	62
Fouls	15	18
Largest lead	9	10

How the scoring went

2nd Half49-50Boopie Miller made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-52B.J. Edwards made Dunk. Assisted by Boopie Miller.
2nd Half49-54Jaron Pierre Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Boopie Miller.
2nd Half49-56Corey Washington made Dunk. Assisted by Boopie Miller.
2nd Half51-56Jalen Jackson made Layup.
2nd Half51-58Jaron Pierre Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by B.J. Edwards.
2nd Half51-60Mitchell Holmes made Layup. Assisted by B.J. Edwards.
2nd Half52-60Jalen Jackson made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-62Mitchell Holmes made Layup. Assisted by Boopie Miller.
2nd Half53-62Drayton Jones made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-62Drayton Jones made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-63Corey Washington made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-63Jalen Jackson made Layup.
2nd Half56-65Jaron Pierre Jr. made Layup. Assisted by B.J. Edwards.
2nd Half59-65Evan Haywood made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Drayton Jones.
2nd Half59-67B.J. Edwards made Jumper.
2nd Half59-69Boopie Miller made Layup.
2nd Half61-69Michael Ajayi made Jumper.
2nd Half63-69Jamie Kaiser Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Michael Ajayi.
2nd Half63-71Samet Yigitoglu made Dunk.
2nd Half64-71Yohan Traore made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-71Yohan Traore made Dunk. Assisted by Finley Bizjack.
2nd Half66-74B.J. Edwards made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Boopie Miller.
2nd Half66-76Jaron Pierre Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Boopie Miller.
2nd Half67-76Michael Ajayi made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-76Finley Bizjack made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jalen Jackson.
2nd Half70-78Boopie Miller made Layup.
2nd Half70-80B.J. Edwards made Layup. Assisted by Boopie Miller.
2nd Half71-80Jamie Kaiser Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-80Jamie Kaiser Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-80Drayton Jones made Free Throw.
2nd Half73-82Boopie Miller made Layup.
2nd Half76-82Finley Bizjack made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half77-82Michael Ajayi made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-82Michael Ajayi made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-85Boopie Miller made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half79-85Finley Bizjack made Free Throw.
2nd Half82-85Evan Haywood made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half85-85Michael Ajayi made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Finley Bizjack.
2nd Half85-87Jaron Pierre Jr. made Layup. Assisted by B.J. Edwards.