Butler suffers first loss of season against Boise State, 100-81
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Butler basketball fell to Boise State 100-81 on November 8 at ExtraMile Arena, marking the team's first defeat under head coach Ronald Nored. After Butler opened the game with a quick basket, Boise State responded with a barrage of three-pointers, converting 17 of 35 attempts. Nored emphasized the need for improved defense, as the Bulldogs allowed Boise State to establish a comfortable lead and never recovered. Following this setback, Butler aims to regroup before its next game against Pittsburgh on November 10.
- •Butler records its first loss of the season, dropping to 2-1.
- •Boise State shoots 49% from three-point range in the victory.
- •Nored stresses the need for better defensive performance.
- •Butler's next game is against Pittsburgh on November 10.
- •The loss came after Butler tied a program record with 20 three-pointers in its previous game.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — Butler faces first setback under Ronald Nored: 'It needs to be a wake-up call'
"Butler basketball allowed 17 three pointers in a 100-81 loss to Boise State, giving the Bulldogs their first loss under Ronald Nored.
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