Lafayette heads to Hinkle Fieldhouse on November 2 to open its season against Butler, and if you love college hoops atmospheres, this one belongs on your screen. The Leopards will test themselves early against a Bulldogs program that calls the legendary Indianapolis arena home — the same building that hosted the 1954 Indiana state final and remains a cathedral of the sport.
For Lafayette, this is the kind of non-conference opportunity that builds March readiness. Butler, meanwhile, gets an early measuring stick in friendly confines before the grind of Big East play. The matchup pits the Leopards' discipline against a Bulldogs roster looking to establish identity from the opening tip.
Hinkle Fieldhouse alone is worth the price of admission. Add two programs hungry to set the tone for their seasons, and you've got a November opener with real purpose.
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