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Xavier forward Tyrique Jones (4) grabs a rebound over Butler center Derrik Smits (21) and forward Jordan Tucker, front, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Baldwin has career-best 36, Butler rallies over Xavier 72-71

By Joe Kay Mar. 07, 2020 11:19 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Everyone knew Kamar Baldwin would take the final shot. The

Butler guard Aaron Thompson (2) cuts between St. John's guard LJ Figueroa (30) and guard Greg Williams Jr. (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
McDermott has double-double in Butler's win over St. John's

Mar. 04, 2020 09:25 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sean McDermott had 16 points and 14 rebounds to lead five

DePaul forward Romeo Weems, left, and Butler forward Markeese Hastings, right, battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Butler rolls past DePaul 60-42

Feb. 29, 2020 09:04 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jordan Tucker and Sean McDermott scored 13 points each and

Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski (11) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Zegarowski can't miss, No. 15 Creighton routs No. 21 Butler

By Eric Olson Feb. 23, 2020 06:17 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Butler paid a heavy price for leaving Marcus Zegarowski open

Butler forward Bryce Golden (33) and guard Kamar Baldwin (3) defend against Seton Hall guard Myles Powell (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Newark, N.J. Seton Hall won 74-72. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Mamukelashvili shot at buzzer lifts Seton Hall over Butler

By Tom Canavan Feb. 19, 2020 08:58 PM EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — With the game tied and less than a second to play, Seton

Georgetown guard Jagan Mosely (4) drive son Butler forward Bryce Nze (10) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. Georgetown defeated Butler 73-66. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Allen scores 22, Georgetown beats No. 19 Butler on the road

By Phillip Wilson Feb. 15, 2020 05:18 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Georgetown coach Patrick Ewing harkened back to his college

Xavier forward Tyrique Jones (4) shoots under Butler forward Sean McDermott (22) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. Butler defeated Xavier 66-61. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 19 Butler holds off Xavier, loses Thompson to injury

By Mark Ambrogi Feb. 12, 2020 09:00 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler coach LaVall Jordan was looking at how his team

Marquette's Markus Howard (0) drives to the basket against Butler's Sean McDermott (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Howard's 17 points lead Marquette past No. 19 Butler, 76-57

By Jim Hoehn Feb. 09, 2020 02:32 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — No. 19 Butler contained Markus Howard, the nation’s leading

Villanova forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, right, and Butler forward Bryce Golden go after a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. Butler won 79-76. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Bulldog tough: Gritty No. 19 Butler reaching new highs

By Michael Marot Feb. 07, 2020 02:33 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler coach LaVall Jordan proudly wears an old-school

Butler guard Aaron Thompson (2) shoots in front of Villanova forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Baldwin gives No. 19 Butler 79-76 win over No. 10 Villanova

By Michael Marot Feb. 05, 2020 09:37 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler guard Kamar Baldwin ignored the anxious fans, the

Butler forward Sean McDermott (22) fouls Providence guard Maliek White (4) as he shoos in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Providence defeated Butler 65-61. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Friars' lineup change works in 65-61 win over No. 16 Butler

By Michael Marot Feb. 01, 2020 06:09 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Providence coach Ed Cooley made a bold move Saturday.

Georgetown forward Jamorko Pickett (1) blocks Butler forward Bryce Nze, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baldwin heats up again, No. 16 Butler beats Georgetown 69-64

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 28, 2020 11:29 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamar Baldwin found some more second-half magic and another

Butler's Bryce Nze (10) shoots against Marquette's Theo John (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Baldwin's flurry leads No. 13 Butler past Marquette in OT

By Michael Marot Jan. 25, 2020 12:07 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When No. 13 Butler needed scoring punch Friday night, Kamar

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) takes a shot past Butler forward Jordan Tucker (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 9 Villanova rolls to 76-61 victory against no. 13 Butler

By Dan Gelston Jan. 21, 2020 09:16 PM EST
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Saddiq Bey hit four 3-pointers and scored 14 points and

DePaul forward Romeo Weems (1) tips the ball away rom Butler forward Bryce Golden (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Reed scores 23 points, DePaul upsets No. 5 Butler 79-66

By Patrick Rose Jan. 18, 2020 05:32 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — In just two weeks of play in the Big East, DePaul was on the

Butler forward Jordan Tucker (1) loses control of the ball in front of Providence guard Alpha Diallo (11) as Butler forward Christian David (25) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
No. 6 Butler beats Providence 70-58 for 6th straight win

By Jimmy Golen Jan. 10, 2020 11:48 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — LaVall Jordan has Butler off to a 15-1 record and the

Butler center Derrik Smits (21) shoots over Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 11 Butler, behind Kamar Baldwin, tops Creighton 71-57

By Michael Marot Jan. 04, 2020 02:29 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kamar Baldwin spent the first half Saturday adapting to

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Villanova, Pa. Villanova won 68-62. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Big East deep and full of NCAA tournament contenders

By Jay Cohen Jan. 02, 2020 02:08 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — One night, it might be Myles Powell, with Seton Hall's pair of 7

Butler guard Aaron Thompson (2) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julius Constantine Motal)
No. 11 Butler blows 23-point lead, survives St. John's 60-58

By Larry Fleisher Dec. 31, 2019 11:28 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — With No. 11 Butler trailing by one point in the final minute,

A balanced No. 18 Butler routs Southern 66-41, goes to 10-1

By Mark Ambrogi Dec. 14, 2019 02:16 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler’s unselfishness translated into a healthy balanced