Butler dominates second half, drops DePaul 87-69
DePaul forward Paul Reed, right, and Butler forward Sean McDermott (22) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

DePaul forward Paul Reed, right, and Butler forward Sean McDermott (22) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 09:36 PM EST
Butler forward Jordan Tucker (1) celebrates with guard Aaron Thompson, right, as DePaul guard Eli Cain walks past after Butler defeated DePaul 87-69 in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Butler forward Jordan Tucker (1) celebrates with guard Aaron Thompson, right, as DePaul guard Eli Cain walks past after Butler defeated DePaul 87-69 in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 10:42 PM EST
Butler center Joey Brunk, front, and DePaul forward Femi Olujobi battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Butler center Joey Brunk, front, and DePaul forward Femi Olujobi battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 09:40 PM EST
Butler forward Sean McDermott, left, drives to the basket against DePaul forward Paul Reed during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Butler forward Sean McDermott, left, drives to the basket against DePaul forward Paul Reed during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 09:26 PM EST
Butler forward Jordan Tucker, right, vies for a rebound against DePaul forward Paul Reed during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. Butler won 87-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Butler forward Jordan Tucker, right, vies for a rebound against DePaul forward Paul Reed during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. Butler won 87-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 10:52 PM EST
Butler coach LaVall Jordan shouts to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. Butler won 87-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Butler coach LaVall Jordan shouts to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. Butler won 87-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 10:43 PM EST
DePaul coach Dave Leitao, right, talks to guard Eli Cain during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. Butler won 87-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

DePaul coach Dave Leitao, right, talks to guard Eli Cain during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. Butler won 87-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 10:43 PM EST
DePaul guard Devin Gage, right, drives as Butler guard Aaron Thompson defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. Butler won 87-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

DePaul guard Devin Gage, right, drives as Butler guard Aaron Thompson defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. Butler won 87-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 10:58 PM EST
DePaul guard Devin Gage, left, passes against Butler guard/forward Henry Baddley during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

DePaul guard Devin Gage, left, passes against Butler guard/forward Henry Baddley during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 09:41 PM EST
DePaul guard Max Strus, right, shoots over Butler forward Sean McDermott during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. Butler won 87-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

DePaul guard Max Strus, right, shoots over Butler forward Sean McDermott during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. Butler won 87-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 10:59 PM EST
Butler forward Sean McDermott (22) and center Joey Brunk, top, guard DePaul forward Femi Olujobi during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. Butler won 87-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Butler forward Sean McDermott (22) and center Joey Brunk, top, guard DePaul forward Femi Olujobi during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. Butler won 87-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 10:48 PM EST
Butler guard Aaron Thompson, right, shoots against DePaul forward Femi Olujobi during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Butler guard Aaron Thompson, right, shoots against DePaul forward Femi Olujobi during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 09:30 PM EST
Butler guard Paul Jorgensen, left, drives to the basket past DePaul guard Max Strus during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Butler guard Paul Jorgensen, left, drives to the basket past DePaul guard Max Strus during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 09:33 PM EST
Butler guard Kamar Baldwin, right, drives to the basket against DePaul guard Devin Gage during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Butler guard Kamar Baldwin, right, drives to the basket against DePaul guard Devin Gage during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 09:27 PM EST
Butler center Joey Brunk, right, shoots against DePaul forward Femi Olujobi during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Butler center Joey Brunk, right, shoots against DePaul forward Femi Olujobi during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 09:31 PM EST
DePaul forward Paul Reed, left, drives to the basket against Butler forwards Jordan Tucker (1) and Christian David during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. Butler won 87-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

DePaul forward Paul Reed, left, drives to the basket against Butler forwards Jordan Tucker (1) and Christian David during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Chicago. Butler won 87-69. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jan. 16, 2019 11:01 PM EST