INDIANAPOLIS – The No. 5/4 Xavier Musketeers used a blistering first half to pull away from the Butler Bulldogs, winning 74-57 at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Saturday. The Musketeers move to 22-3 overall and 10-3 in BIG EAST play with the win.
J.P. Macura led the Musketeers with 13 points and Remy Abell added 12 as the two combined to shoot 10-of-16 from the floor.
Edmond Sumner also finished with 12 points. Trevon Bluiett's 11 points made him the fourth Musketeer in double figures.
The Musketeers hit on four of their first five shots from the floor, including a pair of threes, but the Bulldogs grabbed two early offensive boards for four second-chance points to take a 12-10 lead at the first media timeout.