A career-high 17 points from senior Austin Etherington and a season-high 13 three-pointers catapulted Butler to an 88-75 win over Creighton Tuesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Etherington was one of five Bulldogs in double figures as Butler improves to 7-7 in BIG EAST play and 18-8 overall.
Etherington had 14 points in the second half, sparking a Butler offense that scored at least 80 points for the fourth time in its last five games. Etherington made five of his six attempts, including four three-pointers and a thunderous left-handed dunk. His previous career-high was 11 points, set in his first game as a Butler Bulldog (against Maine on Nov.