March 16 (UPI) -- Butler men's basketball coach Thad Matta announced his retirement Monday, ending a career marked by more than 500 victories and two Final Four appearances.
Matta compiled a 502-223 record over 21 seasons, including an 87-77 mark over five with the Bulldogs. He earned 337 victories at Ohio State and 78 at Xavier.
He said he will continue to work as a special assistant to the president and athletic director for the Bulldogs.
"After taking some time to reflect following the end of the season, I have decided that the time has come for me to step away from the sidelines," Matta said in a news release.
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