Penn vs. Butler scouting report

The official ink and paper preview of Penn men's basketball's game vs. Butler Monday night hits newsstands tomorrow, but in the mean-time, here's a few points on the visiting Bulldogs for this second-round CBI matchup:

Sound Familiar?: Butler was the little mid-major that could for two years, reaching the finals of the NCAA tournament in both 2010 and 11, but falling short to Duke and UConn both years. After star Shelvin Mack bolted for the NBA and two other senior starters moved on to careers in Europe, the Bulldogs have stumbled in 2011-12, finishing third in the Horizon League, and exiting the conference tourney after a 19-point loss to Valparaiso in the semifinals.
Head to head: A look at the matchup statistically:

Homecourt: Both teams play in what are considered the two most historic college basketball venues in the nation. The Palestra opened in 1927 and has hosted more college basketball games than any arena in the nation. Butler's Hinkle Fieldhouse opened in 1928 and is featured in the classic sports film Hoosiers.
Grub: The signature food of Butler's native Indianapolis? Breaded porktenderloin. How's that stack up against a cheesesteak?
Status update: Seniors Mike Howlett and Tyler Bernardini didn't dress for last Wednesday's first-round matchup against Quinnipiac and likely wont play Monday. Sophomore guard Steve Rennard exited Monday's game with an ankle injury in the second half. While he was lacing he up a hefty ankle brace before practice Saturday, he said his condition is improving each day.
Bracket busted? hope you didn't fill out a CBI bracket, because the tournament gets re-bracketed after the second round. If the organizing Gazelle Group wants to keep things regional, Penn will likely play the winner of Pittsburgh-Princeton if the Quakers win. The semifinal games will be held Wednesday. The other four remaining teams are all west of the Mississippi. TCU plays Oregon State, while Wyoming travels to Washington State.