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Butler vs. St. John’s: Beyond the box score

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Paul Jorgensen shoots a free throw. Jorgensen tied for the team lead with 17 points in the loss. Collegian file photo.

JOSHUA DOERING | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR | jdoering@butler.edu

The Butler men’s basketball team came up short against St. John’s, losing 75-68 in double overtime. The Red Storm were ready to go on senior night and the Bulldogs were not able to match their energy. Butler is still over .500 in the Big East, but this was a very troubling loss. Here are three takeaways.

1. Butler’s offense was sloppy and inefficient in the first half.