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Baldwin's flurry leads No. 13 Butler past Marquette in OT

By Michael Marot Jan. 25, 2020 12:07 AM EST

Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) takes a shot past Butler forward Jordan Tucker (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

No. 9 Villanova rolls to 76-61 victory against no. 13 Butler

By Dan Gelston Jan. 21, 2020 09:16 PM EST

The Gonzaga bench reacts after guard Admon Gilder (1) dunked during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against BYU in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. Gonzaga won 92-69. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Baylor jumps Zags to give AP poll record-tying seventh No. 1

By Dave Skretta Jan. 20, 2020 12:18 PM EST

DePaul forward Romeo Weems (1) tips the ball away rom Butler forward Bryce Golden (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Reed scores 23 points, DePaul upsets No. 5 Butler 79-66

By Patrick Rose Jan. 18, 2020 05:32 PM EST

Trio sparks Drexel to 63-41 romp over Elon

Jan. 16, 2020 10:05 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Camren Wynter tossed in 27 points and James Butler and Zach Walton posted double-doubles as Drexel rolled past Elon 63-41 on Thursday night...

Butler guard Kamar Baldwin (3) drives against Providence guard David Duke (3) and forward Kalif Young, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Big East a beast again with four teams showcased in Top 25

By Dave Skretta Jan. 14, 2020 01:39 AM EST

Butler forward Jordan Tucker (1) loses control of the ball in front of Providence guard Alpha Diallo (11) as Butler forward Christian David (25) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

No. 6 Butler beats Providence 70-58 for 6th straight win

By Jimmy Golen Jan. 10, 2020 11:48 PM EST

Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi (11) gestures after scoring a 3-pointer during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Pepperdine in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. Gonzaga won 75-70. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Undefeated Auburn, San Diego St rise in Top 25; Butler No. 6

By John Marshall Jan. 06, 2020 12:05 PM EST

Butler scores 18 to lift Holy Cross over Navy 63-61

Jan. 05, 2020 02:53 PM EST
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Austin Butler scored 18 points, Drew Lowder hit a 3-pointer with six seconds left and Holy Cross ended a six-game losing streak with a...

Butler center Derrik Smits (21) shoots over Creighton forward Christian Bishop (13) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

No. 11 Butler, behind Kamar Baldwin, tops Creighton 71-57

By Michael Marot Jan. 04, 2020 02:29 PM EST

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shouts from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Villanova, Pa. Villanova won 68-62. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Big East deep and full of NCAA tournament contenders

By Jay Cohen Jan. 02, 2020 02:08 PM EST

Butler guard Aaron Thompson (2) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Julius Constantine Motal)

No. 11 Butler blows 23-point lead, survives St. John's 60-58

By Larry Fleisher Dec. 31, 2019 11:28 PM EST

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)

Smits scores 16 to lead No. 12 Bulldogs over Warhawks 67-36

By Jim Johnson Dec. 28, 2019 06:01 PM EST

Butler lifts Drexel over Norfolk St. 53-49

Dec. 21, 2019 07:28 PM EST
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — James Butler recorded 10 points and 13 rebounds to carry Drexel to a 53-49 win over Norfolk State at the Battle of the Boardwalk...

Purdue's Evan Boudreaux (12) is defended by Butler's Kamar Baldwin (3) and Bryce Nze (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Indianapolis. Butler won 70-61. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

No. 17 Butler relies on strong defense to stifle Purdue

By Michael Marot Dec. 21, 2019 05:22 PM EST

Notre Dame's John Mooney (33) is defended by Indiana's Joey Brunk (50) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. Indiana won 62-60 (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Franklin's late 3 sends Hoosiers past Notre Dame 62-60

By Michael Marot Dec. 21, 2019 02:30 PM EST

Alford leads Alabama A&M over N. Alabama 92-80

Dec. 20, 2019 09:58 PM EST
NORMAL, Ala. (AP) — Cameron Alford scored 26 points and Alabama A&M pulled away in the second half to beat North Alabama 92-80 on Friday night. ...

Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) dunks as forward Freddie Gillespie (33) and Tennessee-Martin center Jordan Pierce (31) watch during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Mitchell, Butler score 19 each, No. 10 Baylor wins 91-63

Dec. 19, 2019 12:53 AM EST

A balanced No. 18 Butler routs Southern 66-41, goes to 10-1

By Mark Ambrogi Dec. 14, 2019 02:16 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler’s unselfishness translated into a healthy balanced attack. Bryce Golden scored 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting...