Creighton 76, at Butler 59

INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — A dominant second-half defensive performance and a masterful floor game from point guard Nik Graves propelled the Creighton Bluejays to a 76-59 victory over the Butler Bulldogs in a Big East Conference men’s basketball game Wednesday night at a subdued Hinkle Fieldhouse. The game, witnessed by 6,895 fans, pivoted decisively after halftime. Butler, which led 36-32 at the break, saw its offense evaporate against a swarming Creighton defense. The Bulldogs managed only 23 points in the second half, shooting a frigid 4 for 24 from three-point range for the game. Creighton, meanwhile, shook off a sluggish first… Read more...