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Congrats, Butler on beating No. 1. Next up, No. 5 Xavier.

The Bulldogs did it again, knocking off top-ranked Villanova at Hinkle Fieldhouse. David Woods / IndyStar

INDIANAPOLIS – College basketball’s national rankings debuted Jan. 20, 1949. From that date through Dec. 14, 2012, Butler had exactly one regular-season victory over a team ranked in the top five.

Now the Bulldogs could have four in less than 365 days.

Butler (12-3) will try to seize sole possession of first place in the Big East in Tuesday’s game at No. 5 Xavier (14-1).

Both are 2-0 in the conference, tied with No.