INDIANAPOLIS -- Butler earned its biggest win of the season Saturday afternoon, holding off No. 19 Marquette 85-79 after leading by as many as 21 points.
Bryce Golden led the way for the Bulldogs with 22 points and three 3s. Sophomore guard Chuck Harris posted 15 points and five assists, while grad student Bryce Nze added 12 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Freshman Simas Lukosius also scored 14 points.
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Here’s three reasons Butler (12-13, 5-9 in Big East) beat Marquette (16-9, 8-6):
Shooting
The Bulldogs entered the game shooting 30.