NCAAB · Final

Seton Hall Defeats Butler in Close Contest

Sunday, February 15, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Hinkle Fieldhouse

Seton Hall Pirates 63, Butler Bulldogs 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Seton Hall Pirates vs Butler Bulldogs?

Seton Hall Pirates beat Butler Bulldogs 63-56 at Hinkle Fieldhouse on February 15, 2026.

Who was favored in Seton Hall Pirates vs Butler Bulldogs?

Seton Hall Pirates were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Seton Hall Pirates edged out the Butler Bulldogs with a final score of 63-56 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. This victory marks Seton Hall's continued dominance over Butler, extending their winning streak against the Bulldogs to three games in their recent head-to-head encounters. The Pirates had previously defeated Butler 77-66 earlier in the season on January 17, 2026, and also secured victories in two other meetings last season, showcasing their ability to perform well against this opponent.

Seton Hall entered the game with an overall record of 18-8, while Butler's record stood at 13-13. The Pirates' recent form has been mixed, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, but they came into this game on a one-game winning streak after defeating the Providence Friars 87-80. In contrast, Butler struggled significantly, having lost their last five games, which contributed to their 3-7 record over the same stretch. The Bulldogs averaged 74.2 points scored but allowed an average of 81.1 points during their last ten games, indicating defensive vulnerabilities that Seton Hall sought to exploit.

At home, Butler had a record of 2-3 in their last five games, while Seton Hall's away record was 1-4 in their last five outings. This matchup was critical for both teams, as Butler aimed to turn around their recent misfortunes, while Seton Hall sought to solidify their standing in the league. The market had set the odds with Seton Hall favored by 5.5 points according to DraftKings, reflecting their stronger season performance compared to Butler. The total points line was set at 138.5, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair.

In terms of player performances, the game featured several key scoring plays that defined the outcome. AJ Staton-McCray made a significant 27-foot three-pointer, which helped Seton Hall maintain their lead late in the game. Yohan Traore added crucial free throws, and Mike Williams contributed with a driving layup that pushed the Pirates ahead. Butler fought back with efforts from Jamie Kaiser Jr., but ultimately, Seton Hall's consistent scoring in the second half allowed them to secure the win.

The conditions at Hinkle Fieldhouse were typical for a college basketball game, with an electric atmosphere as fans rallied behind the home team. However, Butler's inability to convert on critical possessions and their defensive lapses proved costly against a resilient Seton Hall squad.

Overall, the game showcased Seton Hall's ability to execute under pressure while highlighting Butler's ongoing struggles to find their rhythm. The Bulldogs will need to regroup and address their defensive issues if they hope to turn their season around in the coming weeks.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	HALL -5.5	138.5 o -108 / u -112	Seton Hall Pirates -218 · Butler Bulldogs +180

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Leaders

PointsMichael Ajayi21Butler Bulldogs
AssistsYame Butler7Butler Bulldogs
ReboundsMichael Ajayi12Butler Bulldogs
PointsAJ Staton-McCray19Seton Hall Pirates
AssistsAdam Clark7Seton Hall Pirates
ReboundsTajuan Simpkins7Seton Hall Pirates

Recent form

Butler Bulldogs

Last 10: 3-7Streak L574.2 scored · 81.1 allowed per game2-3 at home

L70-80vs UConn HuskiesFeb 12
L55-70at Marquette Golden EaglesFeb 7
L87-97at Providence FriarsFeb 5
L64-77vs Georgetown HoyasJan 31
L70-92at St. John's Red StormJan 29
W87-76vs Marquette Golden EaglesJan 24
W87-80vs DePaul Blue DemonsJan 21
W77-66at Seton Hall PiratesJan 17
L75-89at Xavier MusketeersJan 14
L70-84vs St. John's Red StormJan 7

Seton Hall Pirates

Last 10: 4-6Streak W169.6 scored · 69.8 allowed per game1-4 away

W87-80vs Providence FriarsFeb 12
L68-69at Creighton BluejaysFeb 7
L60-72at Villanova WildcatsFeb 4
W69-64vs Marquette Golden EaglesJan 31
W86-68vs Xavier MusketeersJan 29
L60-67at DePaul Blue DemonsJan 24
L60-65at St. John's Red StormJan 21
L66-77vs Butler BulldogsJan 17
L64-69vs UConn HuskiesJan 14
W76-67at Georgetown HoyasJan 10

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

Box score

Stat	Seton Hall Pirates	Butler Bulldogs
Field goals	24-49	19-63
Field goal %	49	30
Three-pointers	5-15	5-21
Three-point %	33	24
Free throws	10-22	13-20
Free throw %	45	65
Rebounds	41	38
Offensive rebounds	7	14
Defensive rebounds	34	24
Assists	16	16
Steals	5	6
Blocks	13	1
Turnovers	14	9
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	14
Fast-break points	11	9
Points in the paint	28	22
Fouls	21	17
Largest lead	7	7
Lead changes	9	9
Time in front	33	50

How the scoring went

1st Half23-24Adam Clark makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half23-26Yohan Traore makes layup (Evan Haywood assists)
2nd Half23-28Michael Ajayi makes 16-foot jumper (Evan Haywood assists)
2nd Half23-30Michael Ajayi makes driving layup (Jamie Kaiser Jr. assists)
2nd Half25-30Adam Clark makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half27-30Elijah Fisher makes driving layup (Tajuan Simpkins assists)
2nd Half29-30AJ Staton-McCray makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half29-32Michael Ajayi makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot (Yame Butler assists)
2nd Half31-32Tajuan Simpkins makes driving layup
2nd Half32-32Tajuan Simpkins makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half33-32Tajuan Simpkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half33-35Jackson Keith makes 24-foot three point jumper (Yame Butler assists)
2nd Half33-37Jamie Kaiser Jr. makes 10-foot pullup jump shot (Yame Butler assists)
2nd Half33-38Jamie Kaiser Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half35-38Najai Hines makes driving layup (Mike Williams assists)
2nd Half35-39Yohan Traore makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half37-39Trey Parker makes layup
2nd Half37-42Jamie Kaiser Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Yame Butler assists)
2nd Half40-42Mike Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Najai Hines assists)
2nd Half40-45Evan Haywood makes 24-foot three point jumper (Yame Butler assists)
2nd Half40-47Yohan Traore makes 1-foot dunk (Yame Butler assists)
2nd Half41-47AJ Staton-McCray makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-47AJ Staton-McCray makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-47AJ Staton-McCray makes 13-foot step back jumpshot (Adam Clark assists)
2nd Half47-47Mike Williams makes 24-foot three point jumper (Adam Clark assists)
2nd Half47-49Yohan Traore makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half50-49AJ Staton-McCray makes 25-foot three point jumper (Adam Clark assists)
2nd Half50-50Michael Ajayi makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-51Michael Ajayi makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-51AJ Staton-McCray makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-51AJ Staton-McCray makes driving layup (Adam Clark assists)
2nd Half53-53Michael Ajayi makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half56-53AJ Staton-McCray makes 27-foot three pointer
2nd Half56-54Yohan Traore makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-54Mike Williams makes driving layup
2nd Half58-56Jamie Kaiser Jr. makes driving layup (Michael Ajayi assists)
2nd Half60-56Adam Clark makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half61-56Adam Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-56Adam Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-56Mike Williams makes free throw 2 of 2