The Big East Tip-Off Marathon has insofar been as good as advertised.
After 20 minutes at the Cintas Center, sixth-ranked Xavier leads ninth-ranked Butler, 45-35.
Here's everything you need to know about the first half.
Butler
- Kellen Dunham, who didn't start this game, appears to have broken his cold streak. He made two threes in the first half and has eight points.
- Roosevelt Jones has continued to do it all for Butler. He has seven points, five assists, and three rebounds.