Butler ekes out a win against Green Bay- 53-49

It wasn't a pretty win, but a win is a win.  These young Dawgs learned how to win a tough close conference game, something that could go a long way in helping Butler win this conference.  It won't be easy as this season is unfolding.  Butler is still struggling to start out strong and has trailed at halftime in 11 games, but they have won 5 of those games.  Their shooting percentage has got to improve, and no better time than on Saturday against the league leader.  This game was an old Dawg leading the way in Ronald Nored.  He put up 13 points, but more importantly got his career high in rebounds at 7 and dished out 4 assists.  Andrew Smith came up big with a three towards the end to help Butler pad its lead.  Some of the freshman, Kameron Woods and Roosevelt Jones, added their own touch to this game.  Woods put up a three with 20 seconds left to put up Butler.  Jones grabbed up 12 rebounds.  These young guns are going to have to continue to improve and help Butler get to its winning ways.  Butler is sitting in the middle of the Horizon League, but can get a huge jump by beating UW-Milwaukee on Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.  Going on, Brad Stevens knew he would have a tough season, but I believe he can get the most out of this team, and that should be good enough.