2008-09 Butler Bulldogs basketball — schedule and results
The 2008-09 Butler Bulldogs went 26-6 (15-3 in the Horizon) under head coach Brad Stevens. The team peaked at #11 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 10.07.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 32 games from this season: 15–2 at home, 11–3 on the road, and 0–1 on neutral courts. The Bulldogs scored 67.8 points per game and allowed 57.9 (+9.8 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 11 games, from Dec 20, 2008 to Jan 30, 2009. The most lopsided win was 87–33 over IU South Bend on Nov 22, 2008; the heaviest defeat was 75–66 at Green Bay Phoenix on Feb 2, 2009. The tightest finish was a 2-point win against Cleveland State Vikings (50–48).
Among Butler Bulldogs' 110 recorded seasons, 2008-09's .813 winning percentage ranks 9th. Previous season: 2007-08 Bulldogs (30–4). Next season: 2009-10 Bulldogs (33–5).
Game-by-game results (32 games)
Game recaps
2008-11-29: Butler beat Evansville Purple Aces 75–59 as MACK, Shelvin scored a team-high 18. Ely, Shy had 12 for Evansville Purple Aces.
2009-01-24: Butler routed Milwaukee Panthers 78–48. VANZANT, Shawn led the winners with 20 points. Boyle, Tone had 15 for Milwaukee Panthers.
2009-02-21: Butler handled Davidson Wildcats 75–63. HAYWARD, Gordon led the winners with 27 points. CURRY, Stephen had 20 for Davidson Wildcats.
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