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Butler Bulldogs guard Myles Tate needs surgery after torn ACL

INDIANAPOLIS -- Butler guard Myles Tate will need offseason surgery after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during last week's Big East tournament.

Tate was injured in Thursday's season-ending loss to No. 20 Creighton. The Bulldogs finished 10-15.

Tate made 18 starts and averaged 6.7 points and 2.5 rebounds, finishing second on the team with 58 assists as a freshman. He also led the team with 29 steals.

Butler did not indicate Monday when he is expected to return.