The Butler Bulldogs should get a test today from in-state foe Indiana State going on the road to play the Sycamores who're battle tested so far this season. Butler has gotten off to a solid start this season against an up and down slate standing 8-0 overall with some nice resume building wins coming against Northwestern, Vanderbilt, Arizona, and Utah. In their last outing Butler got past Central Arkansas at home by a final of 82-58 and this squad has been putting up solid results on both ends ranking 88th in the nation in scoring and 21st in total defense. Top returner Kelan Martin has stepped up to lead the team averaging 18.1 points per game.
Indiana State did bring back arguably their best player in Brenton Scott who's the only double figure scorer on this team averaging 19.1 points per game. Indiana State has been extremely competitive in all of their defeats including losses against Iowa State and Stanford that went right down to the end. In their last outing Indiana State picked up an impressive upset win on the road against Utah State winning by a final of 62-61. Indiana State has been playing with a lot of confidence, especially in their tougher matchups, and with just a couple more baskets here and there this could be an undefeated squad. Look for a tight game throughout so back the UNDERDOG in this one with Indiana St.