Butler handed Purdue its first loss of the season. Xavier set a school mark for the best start in school history. Seton Hall rallied to defeat Wichita State. And Providence found a way to win again without Kris Down, all part of an eight-game Saturday in the BIG EAST.
No. 17/18 Butler built a 15-point lead in the second half, then held on to defeat previously undefeated No. 9/8 Purdue 74-68 in the Crossroads Classic in Indianapolis, Ind. Roosevelt Jones led the winners with 19 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. Tyler Lewis posted 17 points, six rebounds, four assists and four steals.