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Michael Toth, athletic trainer, left, takes Gavin Guers' temperature before football practice at Blue Mountain High School in Orwigsburg, Pa., on Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (Lindsey Shuey/The Republican-Herald via AP)
The Latest: Purdue announces pay cuts in athletics

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2020 06:42 PM EDT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Butler's Khalif Battle, left, and Louisiana Monroe's Josh Nicholas, right, battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Smits scores 16 to lead No. 12 Bulldogs over Warhawks 67-36

By Jim Johnson Dec. 28, 2019 06:01 PM EST

Purdue's Evan Boudreaux (12) is defended by Butler's Kamar Baldwin (3) and Bryce Nze (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Indianapolis. Butler won 70-61. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 17 Butler relies on strong defense to stifle Purdue

By Michael Marot Dec. 21, 2019 05:22 PM EST

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 attack. Bryce Golden scored 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting...

Butler forward Bryce Nze, right, shoots over Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
No. 11 Baylor holds on for a 53-52 win over No. 18 Butler

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 10, 2019 11:27 PM EST