Butler battles Georgetown with Thad Matta on verge of 500 wins

Butler coach Thad Matta gets a second chance to score his 500th career win on Saturday when the Bulldogs host Georgetown in Indianapolis.

The setting couldn't be more appropriate for Matta, 58, who gained his first victory at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse 25 seasons ago, leading Butler past Eastern Illinois.

Matta's first chance to reach the milestone came Wednesday at another renowned arena, Madison Square Garden, but No. 25 St. John's handed Butler its most decisive loss this season, 92-70.