It's been an up-and-down season for the Bulldogs, who beat their former coach’s team and ensured .500 or better season.

The Bulldogs built a 16-point lead in the first half, then faded slowly as Providence played hard for its coach who is on his way out.

Thad Matta is going out on a high note after his 500th career win, as he plans on stepping away as Butler's head coach.

The Bulldogs have their next coach. What Ronald Nored does next sets the foundation of how good Butler could be in the Big ...