Xavier guard Nate Johnson (10) blocks a shot by Butler guard Jair Bolden (52) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Xavier guard Nate Johnson (10) defends against Butler guard Jayden Taylor (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Butler forward Christian David warms up for the team's NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Xavier forward Zach Freemantle warms up for the team's NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Xavier guard Paul Scruggs (1) drives against Butler guard Aaron Thompson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Xavier guard Adam Kunkel, left, knocks the ball away from Butler guard Simas Lukosius (41) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Xavier coach Travis Steele reacts to a call by the officials during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Butler coach LaVall Jordan watches the team play Xavier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)