Freemantle has 23 points, No. 21 Xavier beats Butler 68-66
Butler guard Bo Hodges (1) shoots over Xavier's Nate Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Xavier forward Jack Nunge (24) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Xavier guard Adam Kunkel (5) reacts after a Zach Freemantle basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Xavier guard Dwon Odom (11) dribbles during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Butler coach LaVall Jordan, center left, speaks with a referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Xavier guard Adam Kunkel (5) dribbles past Butler's Aaron Thompson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)