Lukosius scores 15 to help lead Butler past DePaul 63-59
INDIANAPOLIS -- — Simas Lukosius came off the bench to score 15 points to help lift Butler to a 63-59 win over DePaul on Wednesday.
It was the first Big East Conference game of the season for both teams.
Jayden Taylor had 13 points for Butler (8-4). Chuck Harris added 13 points. Aaron Thompson had seven assists and seven steals.
The Bulldogs forced a season-high 21 turnovers.
Butler scored 26 second-half points, a season low for the team.
Brandon Johnson had 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Blue Demons (9-2). Javon Freeman-Liberty added 13 points and seven rebounds. Nick Ongenda had 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Clougherty
- James Breeding
- Tommy Morrissey
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | 5-0 | - | 14-2 |
| UConn | 5-1 | 0.5 | 13-4 |
| St. John's | 4-1 | 1 | 13-3 |
| Villanova | 4-1 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Georgetown | 3-2 | 2 | 12-4 |
| Creighton | 3-2 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Providence | 2-3 | 3 | 8-8 |
| Seton Hall | 1-3 | 3.5 | 6-9 |
| Xavier | 1-4 | 4 | 9-7 |
| DePaul | 0-5 | 5 | 9-7 |
| Butler | 0-6 | 5.5 | 7-10 |
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