INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — Solo Ball scored 24 points and Connecticut shot 13 for 31 from 3-point range to earn an 80-70 victory over Butler in a Big East men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

The Huskies, who improved to 23-2, led 41-38 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half. Connecticut’s efficient offense, which posted a 128.5 rating, overcame Butler’s 32-28 edge in paint scoring.

Tarris Reed added 16 points for Connecticut. Butler (13-12) was led by Drayton Jones with 15 points and Yohan Traore with 14. The Bulldogs shot just 8 for 21 from beyond the arc. Attendance was 8,644.