With a .500 record, Butler still looks to remain a factor in the Horizon League.
Jan 15, 2012 - The Butler Bulldogs (9-9, 3-3) continue searching for a consistent winning formula this season when they host the Youngstown State Penguins (9-7, 4-2) at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon.
Both teams are mired in the middle of the Horizon Conference after coming off losses in their last game. The Penguins were soundly beaten at Valparaiso on Friday 76-62, while the Bulldogs dug an early hole they couldn't climb out of in losing to Cleveland State, 76-69.
The recent NCAA tournament success must seem many miles in the rear-view mirror for Brad Stevens and his Butler team since they continue struggling to find a winning formula this season and will be forced to win the Horizon League conference tournament to even think about playing in late March.
Consistent offense continues to be a struggle for Butler. The Bulldogs have only one player averaging double figures with center Andrew Smith barely breaking that mark with 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
The Penguins on the other hand boast a starting five that all average at least 10 points per game, led by guards Kendrick Perry (14.9 ppg) and Blake Allen (13 ppg). Butler will need to focus on defending the perimeter since Youngstown State likes to shoot it early and often from behind the arc.
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