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Northwestern Announces Indy Classic Matchup against Butler

INDIANAPOLIS – The Northwestern men's basketball team has announced its latest non-conference opponent in their 2025-26 schedule, traveling to play Butler on Saturday, Dec. 20 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. as part of the Indy Classic. Tip-time and broadcast info will be announced at a later date.
 
This season's matchup marks the 29th all-time meeting between the Wildcats and the Bulldogs, with Northwestern leading the series, 16-12. The teams met last season in the Arizona Tip-Off in Tempe, where Brooks Barnhizer led all scorers with 24 points in a narrow 71-69 defeat on Nov. 28, 2024. 

 

Headed to Indy ??

We'll take on Butler in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Dec. 20. pic.twitter.com/pocWiOCaZ8

— Northwestern Basketball (@NUMensBball) May 13, 2025

For event updates, visit IndianaSportsCorp.org.
 
Fans can purchase season tickets for the 2025-26 season HERE.