Men's College Basketball · Matchup Preview

Butler Bulldogs vs Western Illinois Leathernecks

Preview · updated September 5, 2026 · 2025–26 season
Butler Bulldogs
Butler
1-1-2
— home · — away
Head coach Tari St. John
Western Illinois Leathernecks
Western Illinois
0-0-7
— home · — away
Head coach Ross Henderson
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Stakesconference positioning on the line
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