Butler Bulldogs at Xavier Musketeers 3/4/2023
Xavier guard Colby Jones (3) drives to the basket as Butler guards Jayden Taylor, left, and Simas Lukosius, right, defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier guard Colby Jones (3) drives to the basket as Butler guards Jayden Taylor, left, and Simas Lukosius, right, defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 07:29 PM EST
Xavier guard Souley Boum (0) dribbles as Butler guard Jayden Taylor (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier guard Souley Boum (0) dribbles as Butler guard Jayden Taylor (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 07:29 PM EST
Butler head coach Thad Matta argues a call from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Butler head coach Thad Matta argues a call from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 07:30 PM EST
Xavier guard Souley Boum (0) shoots a 3-point basket as Butler guard Chuck Harris (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier guard Souley Boum (0) shoots a 3-point basket as Butler guard Chuck Harris (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 07:31 PM EST
Xavier guard Desmond Claude, front right, and Butler forward Connor Turnbull, left, reach for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier guard Desmond Claude, front right, and Butler forward Connor Turnbull, left, reach for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 07:31 PM EST
Xavier guard Souley Boum, right, attempts to shoot as Butler guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier guard Souley Boum, right, attempts to shoot as Butler guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 07:32 PM EST
Xavier guard Colby Jones (3) and Butler guard Jayden Taylor (13) fight for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier guard Colby Jones (3) and Butler guard Jayden Taylor (13) fight for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 07:32 PM EST
Xavier head coach Sean Miller, front right, watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier head coach Sean Miller, front right, watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 07:30 PM EST
Xavier forward Cesare Edwards (4) shoots as Butler forward Connor Turnbull (22) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier forward Cesare Edwards (4) shoots as Butler forward Connor Turnbull (22) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 07:34 PM EST
Xavier guard Colby Jones (3) misses a shot after he is fouled during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier guard Colby Jones (3) misses a shot after he is fouled during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 07:59 PM EST
Xavier guard Adam Kunkel (5) dribbles as Butler guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier guard Adam Kunkel (5) dribbles as Butler guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 08:02 PM EST
Xavier head coach Sean Miller, front right, argues with an official, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier head coach Sean Miller, front right, argues with an official, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 08:02 PM EST
Xavier forward Cesare Edwards (4) reacts after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier forward Cesare Edwards (4) reacts after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 08:02 PM EST
Xavier guard Desmond Claude (1) attempts to shoot as Butler guard Simas Lukosius (41) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier guard Desmond Claude (1) attempts to shoot as Butler guard Simas Lukosius (41) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 08:04 PM EST
Butler guard Jayden Taylor (13) attempts to shoot as Xavier forward Jerome Hunter (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Butler guard Jayden Taylor (13) attempts to shoot as Xavier forward Jerome Hunter (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 08:04 PM EST
Xavier forward Jack Nunge (24) dives for the ball in front of Butler guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier forward Jack Nunge (24) dives for the ball in front of Butler guard Eric Hunter Jr. (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 09:17 PM EST
Xavier guard Colby Jones (3) reacts after dunking during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier guard Colby Jones (3) reacts after dunking during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 09:17 PM EST
A Xavier fan reacts after a foul call in favor of the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

A Xavier fan reacts after a foul call in favor of the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 09:30 PM EST
Butler forward Jalen Thomas (1) reacts after a tying basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Butler forward Jalen Thomas (1) reacts after a tying basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 09:29 PM EST
Xavier forward Jerome Hunter (2) shoots over Butler guard Simas Lukosius (41) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier forward Jerome Hunter (2) shoots over Butler guard Simas Lukosius (41) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 09:31 PM EST
Xavier guard Adam Kunkel, center, falls to the floor after a foul by Butler guard Chuck Harris, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier guard Adam Kunkel, center, falls to the floor after a foul by Butler guard Chuck Harris, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 09:30 PM EST
Fans congratulate Xavier guard Adam Kunkel (5) after a victory over Butler in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Fans congratulate Xavier guard Adam Kunkel (5) after a victory over Butler in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 09:32 PM EST
Xavier guard Adam Kunkel (5) attempts to shoot as Butler guard Jayden Taylor (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier guard Adam Kunkel (5) attempts to shoot as Butler guard Jayden Taylor (13) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 09:29 PM EST
Xavier guard Desmond Claude (1) drives to the basket as Butler guard Chuck Harris (3) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier guard Desmond Claude (1) drives to the basket as Butler guard Chuck Harris (3) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 09:30 PM EST
Xavier forward Jack Nunge, left, embraces guard Adam Kunkel, right, as the buzzer sounds on a victory over Butler in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier forward Jack Nunge, left, embraces guard Adam Kunkel, right, as the buzzer sounds on a victory over Butler in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 09:32 PM EST
Xavier guard Adam Kunkel (5) steals the ball from Butler forward Connor Turnbull (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Xavier guard Adam Kunkel (5) steals the ball from Butler forward Connor Turnbull (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Mar. 04, 2023 09:28 PM EST