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Is a storm in forecast? Butler awaits Villanova in rare visit by No. 1 team

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INDIANAPOLIS –Event managers must plan for all contingencies. So it was that Butler University’s ticket office emailed students, warning them not to storm the court if the Bulldogs beat No. 1 Villanova in basketball Wednesday night.

The Big East can fine schools up to $5,000 for a violation. Stopping Villanova, which has won a school-record 20 in a row, would be even more difficult than stopping exuberant fans.

The Wildcats are the first top-ranked team to visit Hinkle Fieldhouse in more than 63 years – or since No.