Kelan Martin heads up the court with the ball. Martin had 24 points and eight rebounds in the win over No. 1 Villanova. Collegian file photo.
JOSHUA DOERING | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR | jdoering@butler.edu
For a second straight year, the Butler men’s basketball team knocked off No. 1 Villanova at Hinkle Fieldhouse. This was a phenomenal performance from Butler and a huge boost to their resume. Give the Bulldogs credit for being able to withstand a late charge from the Wildcats. Here are three takeaways.
1. Butler had a great gameplan and executed it really well.