West Liberty University Athletics

Butler was the leading scorer, netting 23 points, for the Hilltoppers in a 103-78 win at Bowie State on New Year's Eve. The junior guard went 8-for-15 from the field in his sixth straight 20-plus point game atop the 'Toppers box score. Butler scored seven of the nine points in a 9-0 run by the Black and Gold to extend their lead to 30, the largest of the game, midway through the second half. He also had a team-high six rebounds and three assists with no turnovers in the win.