CINCINNATI - scored a game-high 23 points to lead No. 21 Xavier to a 68-66 win over Butler at Cintas Center on Wednesday night.
The Musketeers led by as many as 15 points in the second half before a late Butler run pulled the Bulldogs within two possessions in the final minutes. Three late free throws sealed the win for the Xavier and the Musketeers picked up a second win against Butler for the season, moving to 16-5 on the season and 6-4 in BIG EAST play.
- Butler jumped out to a 5-0 lead before Xavier went on a 10-3 run to take its first lead, 10-8, with 13:34 remaining before halftime.