A torrid pace of play has undertaken the encounter between the Butler Bulldogs and Marquette Golden Eagles on the final Saturday of the first month of the year. At the end of the first 20 minutes of action, Butler and Marquette are tied at 37 apiece at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee.
Highly touted freshman and potential NBA lottery pick Henry Ellenson took over the first half with a dazzling performance. Ellenson showed off his range and versatility scoring a game-high 18 points with a 6-for-8 mark from the field. The freshman power forward from Rice Lake, Wisconsin was also 2-for-2 from the 3-point line and 4-for-4 from the free throw line.