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Given its road futility, nearly every home game is a must-win for Butler

Bulldogs’ road misery continues David Woods, david.woods@indystar.com

INDIANAPOLIS – If the Butler Bulldogs continue losing on the road, they must win nearly every home game to extend their streak of NCAA basketball tournament appearances to five years.

Butler (9-4) opens Big East play this week with two at Hinkle Fieldhouse: Wednesday against Georgetown (10-3) and Saturday against Creighton (10-4).

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Creighton opened Big East play Monday with a 79-68 victory at Providence.