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Insider: Butler powerless against Villanova in Big East semifinal

Butler fell behind by 19 in the first five minutes. The final margin? 19 points. David Woods/IndyStar

NEW YORK – We love analysis, analytics and commentary in our college basketball discussions. But, really, what is there to discuss?

Villanova, ranked No. 3 in the nation, led Butler 19-0 after five minutes. Butler’s Big East tournament mini-run was over. Its season is not.

The Wildcats won Friday night’s semifinal 87-68, making 14 3-pointers and limiting league scoring champion Kelan Martin to seven points through 35 minutes.