Welcome to Cincinnati.com's and The Enquirer's live coverage of No. 5-ranked Xavier men's basketball (14-1, 2-0 Big East) versus Butler University (12-3, 2-0 Big East). Refresh this page throughout the game for updates and analysis, and follow Enquirer Xavier beat writer Pat Brennan on Twitter for additional updates (@PBrennanENQ).
IN-GAME UPDATES
11:56, 1H, Xavier leading 20-16 — J.P. Macura is lighting it up early as he's delivered 12 points on 4 of 7 shooting from the floor. Butler senior Kelan Martin's kept the Bulldogs in the game early with a strong start of his own.