Butler was the leading scorer in both wins this week for the Hilltoppers helping them to stay undefeated, at 9-0 on the season, averaging 29 points a game. He banked in the game-winner with five seconds left to lift #4 West Liberty over previously unbeaten and #21 ranked West Virginia State on Saturday, he ended the game with 33 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals, a block, and no turnovers. In the midweek game, Butler posted his third double-double of the season with 25 points and 10 rebounds.