Four Bulldogs scored in double figures and a fifth made an impressive debut as Butler posted an 85-53 win over Central Arkansas Friday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

After a lukewarm shooting night in the season opener Tuesday night against IUPUI, Butler shot 57 percent from the field Friday, highlighted by a 10-of-22 clip from three-point range that saw seven Bulldogs connect from downtown.

On the defensive end, Butler limited the visiting Bears to 33-percent shooting and held a 37-26 advantage on the boards.

"Our attention to detail defensively took another step tonight," said coach LaVall Jordan. "We continued to share the ball well, which we have done throughout the preseason and these early games. This group is growing and we'll see how we respond with a quick turnaround (Butler hosts Troy Saturday night)."

Jayden Taylor led the Bulldogs with 18 points; he has scored in double figures in each of his first two collegiate games. Jair Bolden used four three-pointers to post 16 points, while Bryce Nze and Bryce Golden combined for 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting.

Graduate transfer Ty Groce came off the bench to play 18 minutes. He had been sidelined over the past few weeks with a sprained knee ligament. Groce had eight points and six rebounds in his first action in a Butler uniform.

After leading 38-30 at the half, Butler erupted for 47 second-half points to post the 32-point margin. Butler went 21-of-30 from the free throw line, while UCA only got to the line six times.

The Bulldogs have a quick turnaround, hosting Troy Saturday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Tip is set for 8 p.m.