Butler lost an exhibition game on Wednesday to Division II Northern State by a final score of 53-50. Northern State scored the final 12 points of the game.

Butler's weaknesses in offensive execution and shooting percentage, free throw shooting, end of shot clock scoring and overall youth and inexperience were on display in the game.

Nine of Butler’s 14 eligible players are freshmen or sophomores.

Andrew Smith had 19 points and eight rebounds in 30 minutes.