Trevon Bluiett scored 23 points as Xavier beat No. 18 Butler 62-57 in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament.
Postgame Quotes: Xavier | Butler Bluiett, who had six points in the first half, hit the winner over two defenders to make it 59-57. Butler missed two chances to tie or go ahead and Xavier added a free throw and a dunk at the buzzer for the final margin.
NEW YORK (AP) — Trevon Bluiett scored 23 points, including a tough foul line jumper that broke the game's final tie with 16 seconds left, and Xavier beat No. 18 Butler 62-57 on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament.