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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