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The Butler Bulldogs (6-1) will attempt to extend a five-game winning streak when they host the Eastern Illinois Panthers (2-5) on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The matchup airs at 6:30 PM ET on Fox Sports 2.
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How to Watch Butler vs. Eastern Illinois
- Game day: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- Game time: 6:30 PM ET
- TV channel: Fox Sports 2
- Live Stream: Watch on Fubo
Butler 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.2 | 95 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 36.7 | 14 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.7 | 120 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 28.9 | 77 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.0 | 277 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 7.4 | 362 |
Eastern Illinois 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 42.1 | 283 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 42.5 | 183 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.4 | 261 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 35.6 | 328 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.1 | 216 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.7 | 156 |
Butler vs. Eastern Illinois Stat Insights
Points
- The 77.1 points the Bulldogs average are only 1.2 fewer than the Panthers give up.
- When Butler scores more than 78.3, it has a record of 3-0.
- Eastern Illinois has a 2-1 record when allowing fewer than 77.1 points.
- The Panthers average 67.3 points, just 2.6 more than the 64.7 the Bulldogs concede.
- When scoring more than 64.7 points, Eastern Illinois is 2-2.
- Butler has a 3-0 record when allowing fewer than 67.3 points.
- The Bulldogs have 87 more points than their opponents this season (12.4 per game), while the Panthers have been outscored by 77 (11.0 per game).
Shooting
- The Bulldogs are making 47.2% of their shots from the field, 4.7% higher than the Panthers concede to opponents (42.5%).
- Butler has a 5-1 straight-up record when shooting better than 42.5% from the field.
- The Panthers shoot 42.1% from the field, 5.4% higher than the Bulldogs allow.
- Eastern Illinois is 2-5 when shooting higher than 36.7% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Bulldogs collect 34.7 boards per game, 3.3 more than the Panthers.
- When Butler has the rebounding advantage, it is 2-0. When posting fewer boards, Eastern Illinois is 0-5.
- The Bulldogs' 7.0 offensive rebounds per game are only 0.7 fewer than the Panthers grab (7.7).
- The Panthers are 2-0 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Bulldogs are 5-1 when they lose that battle.
- Butler is +5.8 in terms of rebounds per game, but Eastern Illinois is -4.2.
Butler Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2024 | Houston | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | North Dakota State | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Wisconsin | Neutral |
Eastern Illinois Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2024 | Calumet | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Eastern Kentucky | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Southeast Missouri State | Away |