Butler Brew 2/11: More Than A Game

'Dawgs Set To Host #5 UConn In Annual Project 44 Game

February 11, 2026

The Official Newsletter for Butler Athletics

Good Morning, Butler Fam. Tonight is not just a basketball game at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

Tonight is part of a greater mission.

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

🏀 More Than A Game
⛳️ Finishing Strong
🥎 Roll Call
🐶 And much more!

🏀 MORE THAN A GAME

Tonight, the Dawgs host the #5 UConn Huskies at 7:30 p.m., with the doors opening at 6 p.m. for fans! Pregame will offer drink specials, a chance to see the NCAA Championship trophy and more!

This game is our Project 44 Night, honoring the late Andrew Smith, who proudly wore #44 for the Bulldogs from 2009-2013 and was the recipient of a bone marrow transplant during his battle with cancer. Project 44 is focused on the education, awareness and advocacy for the national bone marrow registry.

Halftime will recognize the more than 300 Butler student-athletes who earned a spot on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll, with a semester GPA of at least a 3.25!

Fans can purchase two tickets to the game for just $44 AND receive a complimentary ticket to the women's Project 44 game on Wednesday, February 18 vs Creighton at 7 p.m.!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Finishing Strong. Playing in its first tournament of the spring, the Butler men’s golf team finished on a mission, firing a final round 11-under par to shoot up the leaderboard and finish second at the Lake Jovita Invitational in Dade City, Fla.

Sophomore Logan Sutto carded a final round 5-under to finish 11th overall, while senior Derek Tabor also claimed a top-15 finish at 4-under.

🔼 Roll Call. It was a strong start to the 2026 season for junior Makena Alexander of the Butler softball squad.

Alexander had a hit in all five of the ‘Dawgs games at UNI this past weekend, finishing 8-for-16 with two home runs and two doubles.

🔼 And Another. Alexander wasn’t the only ‘Dawg garnering recognition after their weekend performance.

Butler women’s lacrosse standout Elise Latham’s career day led her to also earn a spot on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll.

The Indianapolis native scored a career-high six goals against Detroit Mercy, then added three more versus Eastern Michigan for nine on the week.

🗓️ The 2026 Lacrosse Schedule

🤔 BUTLER TRIVIA

Tonight, we honor one of Butler’s all-time greats in Andrew Smith. During his career with the ‘Dawgs, he joined an exclusive club with 100 victories and 1,000 career points during his time in Indianapolis.

How many ‘Dawgs have achieved that feat?

Got a guess?

Scroll down to see if you know your stuff!

📆 LOOKING AHEAD

*all times EST

Wednesday, February 11th
🏀 Women’s Basketball at Providence @ 7pm
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. #5 UConn @ 7:30pm l TNT & truTV l Tickets

Friday, February 13th
⚾️ Baseball at UT-Martin @ 3pm
👟 Track & Field at Heartland Invitational (Indianapolis, Ind.)
👟 Track & Field at David Hemery Valentine Invitational (Boston, Mass.)

Saturday, February 14th
⚾️ Baseball at UT-Martin @ 12pm
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. St. John’s @ 2pm l Tickets
🥎 Softball at Tennessee State @ 2pm EST
⚾️ Baseball at UT-Martin @ 3pm
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Eastern Michigan @ 4pm
🥎 Softball at Tennessee State @ 4pm EST
👟 Track & Field at Heartland Invitational (Indianapolis, Ind.)
👟 Track & Field at David Hemery Valentine Invitational (Boston, Mass.)

Sunday, February 15th
🎾 Men’s Tennis at Dayton @ 10am
⚾️ Baseball at UT-Martin @ 1pm
🥎 Softball at Tennessee State @ 2pm EST
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Miami (Ohio) @ 5pm
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Seton Hall @ 6pm l FS1 l Tickets

Tuesday, February 17th
⚾️ Baseball at Illinois @ 4:30pm EST

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Three.

Smith, Matt Howard and Joel Cornette are the only three players in Butler history with more than 100 victories and 1,000 points in a career. Smith also was an academic All-American.

🐶 Have a great one!