Unlike its last two games, Xavier got off to a great start Wednesday night against Butler in the first round of the Big East Conference Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
The Musketeers went on a 20-2 run in the first half, propelled by 17 straight points from Xavier's three true freshmen.
Those freshmen – Colby Jones, CJ Wilcher and Dwon Odom – went a combined 11-for-16 from the field and scored 25 of Xavier's 40 points.
The Musketeers lead Butler 40-26 at the break.
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