NCAAB · Final

Butler Bulldogs Dominate Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 88-58

Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Hinkle Fieldhouse

Butler Bulldogs 88, Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Butler Bulldogs?

Butler Bulldogs beat Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 88-58 at Hinkle Fieldhouse on November 5, 2025.

In a decisive matchup at Hinkle Fieldhouse, the Butler Bulldogs secured a commanding victory over the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles, finishing with a score of 88-58. This game showcased Butler's strong home performance against an away team struggling to find its rhythm early in the season. Butler entered the game with a home record of 1-0, while Southern Indiana was looking to bounce back from an opening loss, holding an away record of 0-1.

Butler's recent form has been a mix of highs and lows, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games. They have averaged 75.0 points scored per game but have also allowed an average of 79.6 points, indicating a need for improvement on the defensive end. Their last five games have seen them struggle, recording just one win against four losses, with an average of 70.8 points scored and 81.0 points allowed. In contrast, Southern Indiana has faced even tougher challenges, with a dismal record of 1-9 in their last ten games. They have averaged 66.8 points scored while allowing 74.9 points per game. Their last five games reflect a similar struggle, with a record of 1-4 and an average of 69.2 points scored against 73.0 points allowed.

At home, Butler has shown a slightly better performance, with a record of 2-2 in their last four home games. Southern Indiana, meanwhile, has struggled significantly on the road, with an away record of 0-5. This trend continued in their matchup against Butler, where they were unable to capitalize on any momentum.

In terms of previous meetings, this game marked an important early season clash, but the history between these teams was not highlighted in the provided facts. The injury picture was also not detailed, leaving fans to speculate on the availability of key players for both teams.

The betting market favored Butler heavily, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the win. The conditions at Hinkle Fieldhouse were likely conducive to Butler's style of play, as they took advantage of their home court.

Throughout the game, Butler exhibited a balanced offensive attack, with notable scoring plays that included a layup by Tolu Samuels and a three-point jumper by Evan Haywood, who was assisted by Yame Butler. The Bulldogs maintained control throughout the second half, extending their lead significantly. Southern Indiana's attempts to rally were met with strong defensive stands from Butler, which ultimately led to the lopsided final score.

Fans watching the game were treated to a display of Butler's offensive capabilities, as they consistently found ways to penetrate Southern Indiana's defense and convert scoring opportunities. The Bulldogs' ability to execute plays effectively and maintain composure under pressure was evident as they built their lead, showcasing their potential for the season ahead.

Leaders

PointsMichael Ajayi24Butler Bulldogs
AssistsJalen Jackson6Butler Bulldogs
ReboundsMichael Ajayi12Butler Bulldogs
PointsKaden Brown13Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
AssistsTolu Samuels4Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
ReboundsTolu Samuels6Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles

Recent form

Butler Bulldogs

Last 10: 4-6Streak L175 scored · 79.6 allowed per game2-2 at home

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
L63-76at Xavier MusketeersFeb 19
W97-86vs Georgetown HoyasFeb 15
W82-81vs Providence FriarsFeb 8

Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles

Last 10: 1-9Streak L266.8 scored · 74.9 allowed per game0-5 away

L69-74at Tennessee State TigersMar 1
L63-79at UT Martin SkyhawksFeb 28
W82-68vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsFeb 23
L54-63vs Eastern Illinois PanthersFeb 21
L78-81at Lindenwood LionsFeb 15
L62-87at Western Illinois LeathernecksFeb 14
L74-79vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksFeb 9
L56-74vs Little Rock TrojansFeb 7
L65-78vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesFeb 1
L65-66at Morehead State EaglesJan 29

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Tennessee State	23-10	-	15-5
Morehead State	20-13	-	15-5
Southeast Missouri State	20-13	1	14-6
UT Martin	22-11	2	13-7
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	3	12-8
Lindenwood	18-15	4	11-9
Little Rock	12-20	6	9-11
Tennessee Tech	13-18	6	8-12
Eastern Illinois	13-20	7	8-12
Southern Indiana	7-23	11	4-16
Western Illinois	5-26	14	1-19
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	Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles	Butler Bulldogs
Field goals	19-65	30-65
Field goal %	29	46
Three-pointers	8-27	8-18
Three-point %	30	44
Free throws	12-17	20-29
Free throw %	71	69
Rebounds	35	56
Offensive rebounds	10	17
Defensive rebounds	25	39
Assists	11	19
Steals	8	4
Blocks	7	4
Turnovers	12	13
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	20
Fast-break points	6	22
Points in the paint	22	44
Fouls	24	19
Largest lead	0	32

How the scoring went

1st Half26-49Braxton Jones made Free Throw.
1st Half26-52Finley Bizjack made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jalen Jackson.
2nd Half28-52Ola Ajiboye made Dunk. Assisted by Tolu Samuels.
2nd Half28-54Michael Ajayi made Dunk. Assisted by Jalen Jackson.
2nd Half31-54Kaden Brown made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tolu Samuels.
2nd Half34-54Kaden Brown made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tolu Samuels.
2nd Half35-54Ismail Habib made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-56Yohan Traore made Dunk. Assisted by Yame Butler.
2nd Half37-56Tolu Samuels made Layup. Assisted by Trey Thomas.
2nd Half37-57Michael Ajayi made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-58Yame Butler made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-59Yame Butler made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-61Finley Bizjack made Layup.
2nd Half38-61Tolu Samuels made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-64Yame Butler made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jackson Keith.
2nd Half41-64Cardell Bailey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kaden Brown.
2nd Half41-65Jamie Kaiser Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half41-66Jamie Kaiser Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-66Kaden Brown made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tolu Samuels.
2nd Half44-67Michael Ajayi made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-68Michael Ajayi made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-71Jack McCaffery made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jalen Jackson.
2nd Half44-73Jalen Jackson made Layup.
2nd Half46-73Ola Ajiboye made Dunk. Assisted by Kaden Brown.
2nd Half47-73Ola Ajiboye made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-73Ola Ajiboye made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-74Michael Ajayi made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-74Kaden Brown made Jumper.
2nd Half50-76Yohan Traore made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half50-78Yohan Traore made Layup. Assisted by Michael Ajayi.
2nd Half50-80Yohan Traore made Dunk. Assisted by Jalen Jackson.
2nd Half52-80Ismail Habib made Layup.
2nd Half54-80Tolu Samuels made Layup.
2nd Half54-81Azavier Robinson made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-81Cardell Bailey made Layup.
2nd Half56-83Yame Butler made Jumper.
2nd Half56-85Jack McCaffery made Dunk. Assisted by Jackson Keith.
2nd Half56-88Evan Haywood made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Yame Butler.
2nd Half57-88Kaden Brown made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-88Kaden Brown made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Butler Bulldogs, below favours Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles.