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Butler Basketball: Takeaways from home win over Wofford

By Lukas Harkins

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 16: Kamar Baldwin #3 of the Butler Bulldogs dribbles the ball around Terence Davis #3 of the Mississippi Rebels at Hinkle Fieldhouse on November 16, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 16: Kamar Baldwin #3 of the Butler Bulldogs dribbles the ball around Terence Davis #3 of the Mississippi Rebels at Hinkle Fieldhouse on November 16, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – MARCH 18: Coach Jordan of the Bulldogs reacts. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – MARCH 18: Coach Jordan of the Bulldogs reacts. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Butler basketball once again impressed with a double-digit win over Wofford. What did we learn as the Dawgs controlled the contest?

It is hard to find many issues with how Butler basketball has performed in the early portion of the 2019-20 season. Seemingly since the opening tip of the campaign, the Dawgs have looked like one of the most disciplined teams in the entire nation on both ends of the floor. They are moving the ball exceptionally well, locking in on the defensive end, and showing far more physicality than a season ago. To put Butler’s start to this season in perspective, the team has only trailed in 3.3% of total minutes played.

It is still very early in the year, but Butler’s performance against Wofford on Nov. 16th was another example of the team’s superb play thus far. The Terriers entered this game highly-regarded as one of the most efficient mid-major offensive units in the country, even after major offseason departures. Yet, the Dawgs consistently forced the Terriers into difficult shots and thus held them to just 61 points on the night. Wofford scored fewer than 62 points in just two games last season (losses to Kansas and Kentucky).

Additionally, Butler’s offense once again clicked at high-efficiency levels. The Dawgs limited turnovers, moved the ball with consistency, and won their individual matchups. They shot 55.8% from the field, 37.5% from three, and 84.2% from the free-throw line in the victory. Butler’s dominance on both ends of the floor led to the final scoreboard displaying an 80-61 advantage in favor of the home team.

Diving a little bit deeper into the victory, what were some of my biggest takeaways for Butler basketball? Let’s jump right in.