Butler Bulldogs Defeat DePaul Blue Demons 81-71

Finley Bizjack scores 19 points to lead Butler to victory

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Butler Bulldogs defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 81-71 on Saturday, led by Finley Bizjack's 19 points.

Why it matters

This Big East conference matchup between Butler and DePaul is an important game for both teams as they compete for positioning in the conference standings and a potential NCAA Tournament berth.

The details

The Bulldogs were able to pull away in the second half after a close first half, thanks in large part to Bizjack's strong scoring performance. Butler also got significant contributions from other players like Chuck Butler, who had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The players

Finley Bizjack

A key player for the Butler Bulldogs, scoring 19 points in the win.

Chuck Butler

A Butler Bulldogs player who recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds.

DePaul Blue Demons

The opposing team that lost to Butler 81-71.

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The takeaway

This victory keeps Butler in contention for a strong finish in the Big East conference standings and potentially an NCAA Tournament bid, while DePaul will need to regroup and try to bounce back in their next game.