Graduate student Aaron Thompson talks with coaches during a timeout versus Michigan State on Nov. 17. Thompson made his season debut after serving a three-game suspension, in Butler’s 73-52 loss. Photo by Francie Wilson.
HENRY BREDEMEIER | MANAGING EDITOR | hbredeme@butler.edu
The Butler men’s basketball team lost their first game of the season to Michigan State by a score of 73-52 in front of a sold-out crowd. Ty Groce led the way for the Bulldogs, scoring 15 points and grabbing eight boards. The Spartans were led by Gabe Brown and Max Christie, who scored 19 and 18, respectively, and 7-footer Marcus Bingham Jr.