Xavier Musketeers host Butler Bulldogs in Big East basketball showdown

Xavier Musketeers guard Desmond Claude (1) looks for a pass under pressure from Butler Bulldogs guard Jahmyl Telfort (11) in the first half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Xavier Musketeers forward Lazar Djokovic (17) shoots from three point range in the first half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Butler Bulldogs head coach Thad Matta sets up a play during a timeout in the first half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Butler Bulldogs Director of Basketball Operations Greg Oden looks on from the sideline in the first half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Xavier Musketeers head coach Sean Miller watches from the sideline in the first half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Xavier Musketeers guard Dayvion McKnight (20) is tangled up as he chases a ball out of bounds in the first half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Xavier Musketeers guard Dailyn Swain (3) grasps his eye after being hit in the face on a rebound in the first half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Xavier Musketeers guard Dayvion McKnight (20) shoots from three point range in the first half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Xavier Musketeers forward Sasa Ciani (21) attempts to block a shot by Butler Bulldogs guard Jahmyl Telfort (11) in the first half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Butler Bulldogs forward Jalen Thomas (1) drives to the basket in the first half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Xavier Musketeers guard Quincy Olivari (8) claps after a basket in the first half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

The Butler Bulldogs bench celebrates a three point basket by guard Posh Alexander (5) in the second half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The Musketeers won 85-71.

Butler Bulldogs guard Posh Alexander (5) gestures toward the Xavier Musketeers bench after sinking a three point basket in the second half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The Musketeers won 85-71.

Xavier Musketeers head coach Sean Miller reacts to a referee’s call in the second half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The Musketeers won 85-71.

Xavier Musketeers guard Desmond Claude (1) lays up a shot in the second half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The Musketeers won 85-71.

Xavier Musketeers guard Dayvion McKnight (20) celebrates after sinking a layup and drawing a foul in the second half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The Musketeers won 85-71.

Butler Bulldogs guard Posh Alexander (5) shoots over Xavier Musketeers guard Quincy Olivari (8) in the second half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The Musketeers won 85-71.

Xavier Musketeers guard Quincy Olivari (8) shoots from three point range in the second half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The Musketeers won 85-71.

Xavier Musketeers guard Quincy Olivari (8) pumps up the crowd heading into a timeout with the lead in the second half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The Musketeers won 85-71.

Xavier Musketeers guard Dayvion McKnight (20) drives against Butler Bulldogs center Andre Screen (23) in the second half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The Musketeers won 85-71.

Xavier Musketeers head coach Sean Miller shouts down his bench in the second half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The Musketeers won 85-71.

Xavier Musketeers guard Dayvion McKnight (20) chases a loose ball under the basket in the second half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The Musketeers won 85-71.

Xavier Musketeers guard Desmond Claude (1) lays in a shot in the second half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The Musketeers won 85-71.

Xavier Musketeers guard Desmond Claude (1) and forward Abou Ousmane (24) celebrate a basket in the second half of the NCAA Big East basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Butler Bulldogs at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. The Musketeers won 85-71.