| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUT | 35 | 38 | 73 |
| DEP | 35 | 36 | 71 |
Last-second 3-pointer carries Butler past DePaul
CHICAGO -- — Simas Lukosius hit a 3-pointer with six seconds remaining to give Butler the lead en route to a 73-71 win over DePaul on Tuesday night.
Lukosius posted 19 points to lead the Bulldogs.
Chuck Harris had 18 points for Butler (13-13, 6-9 Big East Conference), which ended its five-game road losing streak. Jayden Taylor added 12 points. Aaron Thompson had 11 points.
David Jones had 17 points for the Blue Demons (12-12, 3-11). Nick Ongenda added 14 points. Javon Freeman-Liberty had 13 points.
Butler, which defeated DePaul 63-59 on Dec. 29, swept the season series.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamar Simpson
- Roger Ayers
- Tony Henderson
2024-25 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePaul | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Marquette | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Providence | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Xavier | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Creighton | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| UConn | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| St. John's | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Butler | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Seton Hall | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
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