1956-57 Butler Bulldogs — schedule and results

The 1956-57 Butler Bulldogs went 11-14 under head coach Tony Hinkle. Simple Rating System: 1.42.

Game-by-game results (13 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1956-12-01at Ohio State BuckeyesL 82–98St. John Arena
1956-12-03vs Wisconsin BadgersW 54–50Butler Fieldhouse
1956-12-05at Illinois Fighting IlliniL 81–98Huff Hall
1956-12-10at Indiana HoosiersL 68–73Field House
1956-12-15at Michigan WolverinesL 77–84Yost Field House
1956-12-17vs Michigan State SpartansW 83–79Butler Fieldhouse
1956-12-22vs Purdue BoilermakersL 79–83Butler Fieldhouse
1956-12-28vs UCLA BruinsL 71–82Butler Fieldhouse
1957-01-01vs Denver PioneersW 72–69Butler Fieldhouse
1957-01-05at Notre Dame Fighting IrishW 86–84Notre Dame Fieldhouse
1957-02-05at Valparaiso BeaconsL 67–78Hilltop Gym
1957-02-13vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishL 65–70Butler Fieldhouse
1957-02-16vs Valparaiso BeaconsW 61–50Butler Fieldhouse

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