Kamar Baldwin attacks the Purdue defense. Baldwin finished the game with 13 points. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Lafakis.
JOSHUA DOERING | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR | jdoering@butler.edu
The Butler men’s basketball team dug themselves yet another huge hole to climb out of, but this time the comeback effort came up short. Many of the issues that have plagued the team throughout the season were on full display in this game, particularly during the first half. Here are three takeaways.
1. Butler needs to find a way to get easy baskets.
Against good defensive teams like the Boilermakers, playing halfcourt offense is going to be a struggle, especially since the Bulldogs aren’t a great offensive team to begin with.