Butler Bulldogs Women's Basketball vs. Wright State Raiders

Butler Bulldogs Women's Basketball vs. Wright State Raiders at Hinkle Fieldhouse

You don't have to wait for a championship game to enjoy a basketball afternoon with real personality. Butler's women welcome the Wright State Raiders to Hinkle Fieldhouse on December 19, 2026, for a noon tipoff. In the middle of the holiday rush, that's an appealing change of pace: a chance to sit down, settle into the gym and get pulled into a game where the next smart pass or defensive stop could change the mood.

This is an in-region matchup rather than a BIG EAST conference game, and the attraction is the chance to see Butler compete against a different program. Maria Marchesano is coaching her alma mater in her first season leading the Bulldogs, adding a personal home-team storyline that goes beyond the opponent's name. Follow the way the players respond to one another on the court. Cheer when a possession comes together after patient movement. Appreciate the defense that makes the next basket difficult.

Build a little tradition around Saturday hoops. Bring a parent who remembers going to college games, a student getting to know Butler or the friend who loves a classic fieldhouse. With a noon start, there's still plenty of Saturday left for other plans. The game can be the moment that makes the weekend feel different instead of one more thing squeezed between errands. Check tickets for Butler women's basketball vs. Wright State and make your Saturday start with the Bulldogs.