Butler drops Third straight following 91-78 loss to Xavier

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A night fit for a senior night celebration quickly turned to chants for Butler's rival ringing through Hinkle Fieldhouse. And a Pike grad was key in Xavier's win.
Butler drops 3rd straight following 91-78 loss to Xavier
Xavier took the lead with 13:09 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 44-40 at halftime, with Conwell racking up 14 points. Freemantle scored 16 points in the second half to help lead the way as Xavier went on to secure a victory, outscoring Butler by nine points in the second half.
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Xavier defeats Butler 91-78
Zach Freemantle's 24 points helped Xavier defeat Butler 91-78 on Wednesday. Freemantle added eight rebounds for the Musketeers (20-10, 12-7 Big East Conference). Ryan Conwell shot 6 for 12 (5 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 21 points.
Xavier runs winning streak to six with rout at Butler
Zach Freemantle had a game-high 24 points to go with eight rebounds as Xavier earned a 91-78 Big East win over Butler Wednesday night in Indianapolis. Ryan Conwell added 21
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