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'Just sensational.' Kelan Martin scores 37 to help Butler vanquish Marquette

INDIANAPOLIS – Throughout the 2000s, Butler has built its basketball program on defense and toughness. Oh, there have been offensive breakouts here and there, but that is not how the Bulldogs have thrived.

It is how they ended a three-game losing streak Friday night.

It wasn’t merely that Kelan Martin scored a career-high 37 points in a 94-83 victory over Marquette before 8,911 Hinkle Fieldhouse.

He attempted just 17 shots, making 12. He was 4-of-6 on 3s, 9-of-9 on free throws.

His offensive rating on kenpom.com was a career-high 174 (out of 100 possessions) -- a number rarely seen.