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David Lighty didn't seem like a man suddenly shouldering the burden of the Ohio State men's basketball season.

This might not have been what coach Brad Stevens and his Butler Bulldogs were awaiting, but it is what the hype machine has been expecting: To see a nationally ranked Butler team play like one.

Some people might believe Matt Howard is candid to a fault. But I'm reminded of what North Carolina coach Roy Williams said about writing his autobiography: If you tell the truth, you never have to remember what you said.

With Turner expected to be sidelined the next two months, Ohio State may have to reassess its goals.

This is the Big Apple, so it's time for a big over-reaction. Here goes: -- Brad Stevens should be put on notice.

Georgetown dominated inside because of Greg Monroe and the Hoyas had success from the perimeter because of him as well.

Georgetown's unbeaten start has come entirely against unranked opponents, while Butler is still searching for its first win against a Top-25 foe.

The 23rd-ranked Butler Bulldogs get their Horizon League schedule started tonight, as they host the Valparaiso Crusaders at the Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Although Gordon Hayward's shooting stroke was a little off, his all-around play earned him a spot on the five-man all-tournament team announced at the 76 Classic late Sunday night.

For more than a decade, Butler's winning teams have been built on sound defense, careful ballhandling and accurate 3-point shooting.

OK, Brad Stevens, we get it. You've heard enough of this Final Four chatter in October and November.

Clemson's Demontez Stitt, right, and his teammate Jerai Grant, left, pressure Butler's Ronald Nored during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the 76 Classic in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Nov.

Tonight's college basketball game between No. 12 Butler and No. 19 Clemson amounts to an elimination match.

Minnesota kept coming in waves off of the bench and wore down the Bulldogs to preserve their 82-73 win in the opening round of the 76 Classic in Anaheim.

The 12th-ranked Butler Bulldogs square off against the UCLA Bruins tonight, as they meet in the consolation round of the 76 Classic at the Anaheim Convention Center.

A pair of Top 25 teams collide in the first round of the 76 Classic tonight, as the 22nd-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers challenge the 12th-ranked Butler Bulldogs at the Anaheim Convention Center.

College basketball tournaments such as the Thanksgiving weekend's 76 Classic at Anaheim, Calif., are high risk/high reward for Butler.

The Butler Bulldogs, shown here in last yeara s Feb. 22 win over Davidson, are ranked No.

Shelvin Mack scored 17 points with three rebounds and three assists Saturday, leading 10th-ranked Butler to a 64-60 win over Evansville.

The 11th-ranked Butler Bulldogs remain on the road, as they invade Roberts Stadium to take on longtime rival Evansville this evening.