Official Site of the Big East · Feb 7, 2018
MBB Minute -- Xavier, Providence Win Close Decisions on Tuesday
Xavier's Trevon Bluiett Scored 26 Points in OT Win at ButlerIn a pair of dramatic finishes on Tuesday, Xavier gained an overtime win at Butler and Providence used a late rally to upend Georgetown.
At Hinkle Fieldhouse, No. 5 Xavier built a 31-18 lead in the first half and had an 80-73 advantage with 1:57 left in the second half before Butler rallied with three 3-pointers in the final minute to force overtime. The Musketeers prevailed in the extra period 98-93. Trevon Bluiett led Xavier with 26 points, including six in the extra session, followed by Kerem Kanter with 22 points. Butler’s Kelan Martin finished with 34 points, seven rebounds and four assists while playing all 45 minutes.