Butler Brew 12/1: The Right Stuff

Bulldogs Blow Past Wright State For Third Straight Win

December 01, 2025

The Official Newsletter for Butler Athletics

Good Morning, Butler Fam. In case you were busy chasing the big deal on Friday, don’t worry… the ‘Dawgs are back at home tomorrow night!

What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew? Check it out below!

🏀 The Right Stuff
☀️ One In The Sun
🏈 Welcome To The Fam
🐶 And much more!

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🔼 The Right Stuff. Sometimes, the second plate is even better than the first.

For the Butler men’s hoops squad, that was the case in their return to Hinkle, using a 65-point second half to roll past Wright State for a 94-69 victory on Friday afternoon.

Once again, the dynamic duo of Michael Ajayi and Finley Bizjack led the way, each finishing with 20 points apiece in the win. Ajayi added a team-high eight rebounds and four assists, while Bizjack knocked down four more 3-pointers.

Yohan Traore poured in a season-high 16 on 6-of-6 from the field, while Jamie Kaiser Jr. added 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists for the ‘Dawgs.

🔼 One In The Sun. The Butler women’s hoops team enjoyed some fun in the sun and picked up a dominant win during their trip to the Ft. Myers Tip-Off.

Lily Zeinstra averaged 15.5 ppg for the ‘Dawgs in the two games, which included a decisive 92-66 win over Dayton and a tough loss to an unbeaten Georgia squad.

Balanced scoring continues to be the name of the game for Butler, who has six players averaging seven points or more through the first eight games.

Butler now prepares to open BIG EAST play with two road matchups with Seton Hall and Marquette this week.

🔼 Making The List. Thanksgiving food wasn’t the only thing that Butler’s Ryan Short earned this past weekend.

Over the weekend, he was named a finalist for the prestigious Fred Mitchell Award. The Fred Mitchell Award recognizes 41 placekickers for their excellence on the football field throughout the 2025 season.

Short was spectacular this season for Butler going 15-for-16 while hitting a season-long 45-yard field goal. Short was 5-of-5 from 40-49, 3-of-3 from 30-39 and 7-of-8 from 20-29. The redshirt junior also served as the squad's punter and averaged 37.42 yards per punt.

The recipient of the award will be announced in December based on performance on the football field and in the community.

🤔 BUTLER TRIVIA

Its a good thing Hinkle has a new videoboard because the men’s squad has been lighting up the scoreboard in their four games at home this season.

Entering tomorrow night, the Bulldogs are 4-0 and home and are averaging how many points per game so far this year?

Got a guess?

Scroll down to see if you know your stuff!

📆 LOOKING AHEAD

*all times EST

Tuesday, December 2nd
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Eastern Michigan @ 7pm l Tickets

Thursday, December 4th
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Seton Hall @ 1pm

Friday, December 5th
👟 Track & Field at Blue & Gold Invitational (South Bend, Ind.)

Saturday, December 6th
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Boise State @ 2pm l Tickets
👟 Track & Field at Sharon Colyear-Danville Opener (Boston, Mass.)

Sunday, December 7th
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Marquette @ 1pm

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 98.0 ppg.

🐶 Have a great one!