Smits scores 16 to lead No. 12 Bulldogs over Warhawks 67-36
Butler's Khalif Battle, left, and Louisiana Monroe's Josh Nicholas, right, battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Butler's Khalif Battle, left, and Louisiana Monroe's Josh Nicholas, right, battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Butler's Derrik Smits (21) shoots over Louisiana Monroe's Chris Efretuei (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Butler's Derrik Smits (21) shoots over Louisiana Monroe's Chris Efretuei (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Butler's Bryce Nze (10) grabs a rebound against Louisiana Monroe's Tyree White (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Butler's Bryce Nze (10) grabs a rebound against Louisiana Monroe's Tyree White (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Butler's Sean McDermott (22) puts up a shot against Louisiana Monroe's JD Williams (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Butler's Sean McDermott (22) puts up a shot against Louisiana Monroe's JD Williams (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Butler's Bryce Nze (10) puts up a shot over Louisiana Monroe's Chris Efretuei (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Butler's Bryce Nze (10) puts up a shot over Louisiana Monroe's Chris Efretuei (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Louisiana Monroe's Chris Efretuei (0) goes to the basket against Butler's Bryce Golden (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Louisiana Monroe's Chris Efretuei (0) goes to the basket against Butler's Bryce Golden (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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