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Insider: Butler falls short again in Big East pressure cooker

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Butler had three chances to take Providence into overtime. The Bulldogs were 0-for-3.

They have had four chances to beat Top 20 teams in Big East basketball. They are 0-for-4.

So you can debate calling timeout and dissect Tuesday’s game any way you want. What it comes down to is this: The Bulldogs must capitalize on these chances to remain on track for a return to the NCAA tournament.

Kris Dunn did not have a big night, but he had a big finish.

He sank two late 3-pointers – one was banked in – and assisted on the go-ahead basket, lifting the No.