| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| XAV | 32 | 44 | 76 |
| BUT | 31 | 41 | 72 |
Claude's 26 lead Xavier past Butler 76-72 in Big East Conference Tournament
NEW YORK -- — Desmond Claude had 26 points in Xavier's 76-72 victory over Butler on Wednesday in the Big East Conference Tournament.
Xavier (16-16) will face No. 2 UConn on Thursday in the quarterfinals.
Claude also had five rebounds for the Musketeers. Dayvion McKnight added 20 points while going 8 of 12 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) while he also had five rebounds and four steals. Quincy Olivari had 19 points and shot 7 of 19 from the field, including 3 for 13 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 3 from the line.
Pierre Brooks finished with 21 points for the Bulldogs (18-14). Jalen Thomas added 14 points, seven rebounds and three blocks for Butler. Posh Alexander also had 14 points and five assists.
McKnight's 16-point second half helped Xavier close out the four-point victory.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Pat Driscoll
- Brian O'Connell
- Evon Burroughs
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 11-1 | - | 20-3 |
| Creighton | 9-2 | 1.5 | 16-6 |
| Marquette | 9-3 | 2 | 18-5 |
| UConn | 8-3 | 2.5 | 16-6 |
| Xavier | 6-6 | 5 | 14-9 |
| Villanova | 5-6 | 5.5 | 12-10 |
| Providence | 5-6 | 5.5 | 11-11 |
| Georgetown | 5-7 | 6 | 14-9 |
| Butler | 2-9 | 8.5 | 9-13 |
| DePaul | 2-10 | 9 | 11-12 |
| Seton Hall | 1-10 | 9.5 | 6-16 |
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